Western Chat-Tanager
Calyptophilus tertius
Western Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus tertius) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of North America.
The Western Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus tertius) is a member of the Calyptophilidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 49.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Calyptophilidae Chat-tanagers
- Genus Calyptophilus
- Species tertius
Quick facts
- Weight
- 49.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Calyptophilidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Western Chat-Tanager is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Western Chat-Tanager is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Western Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus tertius) is a member of the Calyptophilidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans North America. Its distribution covers NA Hispaniola.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 49.2 g, with a wing length of about 8.8 cm and a tail of around 9.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 6,314 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Western Chat-Tanager?
The Western Chat-Tanager is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 49.2 g.
Where does the Western Chat-Tanager live?
The Western Chat-Tanager is found across North America with a range covering NA Hispaniola, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Western Chat-Tanager belong to?
The Western Chat-Tanager (Calyptophilus tertius) belongs to the Calyptophilidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Western Chat-Tanager eat?
The Western Chat-Tanager is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Western Chat-Tanager migrate?
The Western Chat-Tanager is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Western Chat-Tanager endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Western Chat-Tanager make?
1 real field recording of the Western Chat-Tanager — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Western Chat-Tanager's range?
The Western Chat-Tanager has a mapped global range of about 6,314 km².
Conservation
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