Blue-and-black Tanager
Tangara vassorii
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusTangara
- SpeciesTangara vassorii (Blue-and-black Tanager)
The blue-and-black tanager (Tangara vassorii) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the Andes of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, where it inhabits montane evergreen forest, dwarf forest, and secondary forest at elevations of 1,500–3,500 m (4,900–11,500 ft). It inhabits the highest altitude of any Tangara species, and is the only species from the genus that is found near the tree line. Adults are 13 cm (5.1 in) long and weigh 18 g (0.63 oz) on average, and are mostly blue with black masks, wings, and tails. The species shows slight sexual dimorphism, with females being slightly duller than males. The blue-and-black tanager feeds on fruit and arthropods, with the most favored fruit being Miconia. Wikipedia →
20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-and-black Tanager sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 385 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Podocarpus National Park
Paradise Tanager
Tangara chilensis
Green-and-gold Tanager
Tangara schrankii
Bay-headed Tanager
Tangara gyrola
Golden Tanager
Tangara arthus
Golden-eared Tanager
Tangara chrysotis
Beryl-spangled Tanager
Tangara nigroviridis
Saffron-crowned Tanager
Tangara xanthocephala
Flame-faced Tanager
Tangara parzudakii
Turquoise Tanager
Tangara mexicana
Blue-browed Tanager
Tangara cyanotis
Metallic-green Tanager
Tangara labradorides
Masked Flowerpiercer
Diglossa cyanea
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 9 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 10 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-and-black Tanager in Podocarpus National Park?
About 25% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-and-black Tanager sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 385 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-and-black Tanager in Podocarpus National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Blue-and-black Tanager in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.