Rose-throated Tanager
Piranga roseogularis
The Rose-throated Tanager (Piranga roseogularis) is a rare cardinal found in 3 countries, weighing about 24 g. The rose-throated tanager is a medium-sized songbird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks.
About the Rose-throated Tanager
The rose-throated tanager is a medium-sized songbird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula in Central America, it is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. The male has greyish plumage with a deep rose throat and crown, while the female is similar but for a yellow crown and throat.
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How to identify it
The rose-throated tanager is 16 cm (6.3 in) long and weighs 21 to 30 g (0.74 to 1.06 oz). The nominate male's crown and throat are deep rose and the rest of the body shades of gray. The folded wings and tail appear crimson. The female's crown and throat are yellow. The upper parts are yellowish olive and the underparts mostly pale gray to whitish. Its folded wings and tail are yellowish. P. r. tincta has the same color schemes as the nominate but is paler, and P. r. cozumelae is darker. Voice: The rose-throated tanager's song is "a rich warbled 'whee chee cheer-el-chee cheer-el-cheu chee-el-chu...'". Calls include a nasal "rreh" and a mewing "myaaa".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rose-throated Tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rose-throated Tanager?
- The rose-throated tanager is 16 cm (6.3 in) long and weighs 21 to 30 g (0.74 to 1.06 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rose-throated Tanager?
- The Rose-throated Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 24 g.
- Where can you see a Rose-throated Tanager?
- The Rose-throated Tanager occurs in 3 countries, including Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
- What birds look similar to a Rose-throated Tanager?
- The Rose-throated Tanager is most easily confused with the Red-headed Tanager, the Red-hooded Tanager and the White-winged Tanager.
- Is the Rose-throated Tanager endangered?
- The Rose-throated Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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