- Tangara cucullata
Previously called Hooded Tanager
Identification
Male is orange-yellow above, sometimes with a greenish tint, greenish wings, and grayish-greenish underside. The head is covered by a hood consisting of crown and auriculars, which is dark brown in Grenada or more reddish brown in St. Vincent. Female is a duller version of the male, with mostly greenish on the back.
Distribution
Caribbean
Taxonomy
The nominate subspecies is found on Grenada while St. Vincent holds the subspecies versicolor. The species is therefore endemic to the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.
Habitat
Forests, gardens, plantations, etc. at all elevations. Mostly in pairs to small flocks, but assembles at trees with fruit.
Behaviour
External Links
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