Least ConcernInvertebratesForestCup nestSmall · 27 g
About the Grey-headed Tanager
The grey-headed tanager is a widely distributed species of small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Eucometis.
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Where the Grey-headed Tanager lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Costa Rica
Colombia
Panama
Brazil
Belize
Mexico
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Venezuela
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Paraguay
Honduras
Suriname
Recorded as a rare visitor in French Guiana.
When to see the Grey-headed Tanager
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-capped TanagerStilpnia heineiThe black-capped tanager is approximately 13 centimetres (5 in) long, and weighs between 18 and 20 grams.
Green-winged SaltatorSaltator similisSlightly smaller than other species of the same genus, it has the same strong black beak that gave rise to the common name of these birds.
Beryl-spangled TanagerTangara nigroviridisIt is a small songbird, measuring 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.
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