The Hooded Tanager is a small, elegant tanager with a distinctive black "hood" or cap, contrasting with yellow underparts and a gray back. It's often found in humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests from southeastern Mexico south through Central America to northern South America and across the Amazon basin.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Their black hood is a clear identification feature. Listen for their thin, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Best observed in the early morning.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests from southeastern Mexico south through Central America to northern South America and across the Amazon basin.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. Their black hood is a clear identification feature. Listen for their thin, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round. Best observed in the early morning.
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This tanager is primarily insectivorous, often gleaning insects from foliage, but also consumes small fruits, playing a role in seed dispersal.
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