Huallaga Tanager (Ramphocelus melanogaster)
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Huallaga Tanager

Ramphocelus melanogaster (Swainson, 1838)

16–18 cmLength25 gWeight

The Huallaga tanager (Ramphocelus melanogaster) or black-bellied tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: June and November · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: June and November · Most records: Peru

Huallaga Tanager has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru665 records
  2. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru511 records
  3. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru188 records
More places
  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru174 records
  2. Morro de Calzada Amazon CenterPeru126 records
  3. Morro de CalzadaPeru64 records
  4. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru16 records
  5. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru10 records
  6. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru6 records
  7. ACR Cordillera Escalera – El Mono y La GataPeru3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Huallaga tanager (Ramphocelus melanogaster) or black-bellied tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Huallaga Tanager?

The Huallaga Tanager is about 16–18 cm long and weighs around 25 g.

Where does the Huallaga Tanager live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Huallaga Tanager?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Huallaga Tanager endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Huallaga Tanager as Least Concern.

What does the Huallaga Tanager eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Huallaga Tanager in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
16–18 cm
Weight
25 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
79 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Ramphocelus

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Huallaga Tanager

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