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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Ruby-crowned Tanager

Tachyphonus coronatus

A medium-sized Neotropical songbird notable for the male's glossy black plumage and a scarlet crown patch that is usually hidden from view.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic 'tsit' or 'tchep' call note; the song is a repetitive, rhythmic series of clear, high-pitched whistles.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The eponymous ruby crown of the male is semi-concealed and typically only visible during territorial displays or excitement.
The species exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism, with females being entirely rufous-brown and lacking the male's black and red coloration.
During flight, males reveal conspicuous white underwing coverts that contrast sharply with their otherwise dark bodies.
They are frequent participants in mixed-species foraging flocks, often moving through the mid-story and canopy alongside other tanagers.
Their diet is opportunistic and varied, consisting of a broad range of small arthropods, fleshy fruits, and occasionally floral nectar.

Habitat

Humid Atlantic forests, secondary growth, forest edges, and occasionally well-wooded gardens or orchards.

Range

Southeastern South America, including eastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Fulvous-crested TanagerTachyphonus surinamus Red-shouldered TanagerTachyphonus phoenicius Tawny-crested TanagerTachyphonus delatrii White-lined TanagerTachyphonus rufus

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