Birds are truly a wonder and are a great gift to us in nature, what with the gorgeous and sometimes peculiar appearance that just never gets old for each and every one of them that we encounter. We are truly blessed by the sight of these feathery friends and their vivid colors are to die for!
It’s truly a curious thing that they all come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and they are all living, flying gems. To be a bird just soaring and flying with a fantastic pair of wings is just the ultimate dream.
With that said, this particular bird with an appearance that just screams “Merry holidays!” is truly a sight to behold. With its bright red breast that’s greatly noticeable even from afar, it is indeed one of the bird species that you need to see in your lifetime, even if it’s just in the form of pictures.
Not only that, but it also features a snow-capped head that is very impossible to ignore. Its colors are so strikingly bold that it sure has a way of capturing your attention and holding it for a very unreasonable amount of time.
Check out its photos below and prepare your eyes for a delightful treat!
Lo and Behold, the White-Capped Tanager
The best black, white, and red combo you will ever see in such a pretty little thing.
The white-capped tanager (Sericossypha albocristata) is a a large and striking South American bird that belongs in the tanager Thraupidae family. They can grow at an average of 24 cm in length and can weigh about 114 grams.
Its appearance is characterized by a mostly iridescent, bluish-black plumage with an eye-catching, snow-white cap and a loud satin scarlet upper breast and throat. From afar, they are truly unmistakable.
Its white cap is truly its best asset, as it is very distinctive even at a faraway distance.
Both female and male tanagers are quite similar, but the former ones might have a more saturated throat to display. Juveniles, on the other hand, have a dull black plumage with almost no trace of red.
They are usually found in small flocks that fly through the subtropical and temperate zones in Andes.
They can also be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. They prefer to stay at elevations of 1600–3200 m.
They can be sometimes seen traveling together with a flock of Turqoise Jays.
These species sound quite similar especially when you are at a distance. They also prefer to live in forests and stay in family groups of up to 20 birds.
The White-capped Tanager typically feeds on fruits, seeds, from plants like hymenoptera, and coleoptera.
While its breeding behavior may not be that much known, cooperative breeding is suspected among them.
The bright red throat and striking white head may play a role during stages of courtship.
Their nests are built in tree fern, and usually well hidden by fronds.
Here’s a video to see them in action!
If you consider yourself a certified bird lover, then this white-capped tanager is a must-add to your list! It certainly exudes so much power with its powerful color combination, and we’re all gushing over it!
Comment down your thoughts or share this lovely sight for all your family and friends to see!
