Silver-throated Tanager

The Silver-throated Tanager (Tangara icterocephala) occurs along the western slope of the Ecuadorian Andes, inhabiting humid foothill and montane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth typically between 600 and 1,800 meters. It is generally common in suitable habitat, often seen in mixed-species flocks foraging in the canopy for fruit and insects, with its bright yellow head and silvery throat making it one of the more striking tanagers of the region. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad Chocó range and a stable population that tolerates moderate habitat disturbance. Natural history observations highlight its social behavior, frequent vocalizations, and cup-shaped nests built in dense vegetation, though detailed breeding data in Ecuador remain limited.