Diademed Tanager
Stephanophorus diadematus
The Diademed Tanager (Stephanophorus diadematus) is a uncommon tanager found in 4 countries, weighing about 35 g. The diademed tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Diademed Tanager
The diademed tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Stephanophorus. It is purple-blue with a white crown characterised by a small red patch, and it is found mostly in open areas in southern Brazil, northeast Argentina, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The diademed tanager is, on average, 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighs 35–41.5 g (1–1 oz). When illuminated well, it is mostly dark glossy bluish-violet in color, although the coloration often seems dull blackish in poor light. The wings and tail have blue-bordered black feathers, while the face from the front of the crown down to the chins is black, giving the appearance of a "mask". The crown is white with a red patch anteriorly.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Diademed Tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Diademed Tanager?
- The diademed tanager is, on average, 19 cm (7.5 in) long and weighs 35–41.5 g (1–1 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Diademed Tanager?
- The Diademed Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
- Where can you see a Diademed Tanager?
- The Diademed Tanager occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Diademed Tanager?
- The Diademed Tanager is most easily confused with the Puerto Rican Bullfinch, the Grey Pileated Finch and the Superciliaried Hemispingus.
- Is the Diademed Tanager endangered?
- The Diademed Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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