The blue-and-yellow tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
Region
Southern and Andean South America
Typical Environment
Occurs from the southern Andes and adjacent foothills through the Pampas and Chaco into parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Uruguay, and much of Argentina. Favors semi-open landscapes such as forest edges, scrubby hillsides, second-growth, and agricultural mosaics with scattered trees. Common in urban parks and gardens with fruiting shrubs. In montane areas it uses wooded ravines and edges of cloud forest, descending seasonally to lower elevations in some regions.
Altitude Range
0–3200 m
Climate Zone
Temperate
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The blue-and-yellow tanager is a striking South American tanager with vivid blue upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It often joins mixed-species flocks outside the breeding season and readily visits fruiting trees and garden feeders. The species shows regional variation in brightness, with highland birds often more intensely colored. It adapts well to edges and semi-open habitats, including parks and towns.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually seen in pairs or small groups and often joins mixed-species flocks outside the breeding season. Builds a cup nest in shrubs or small trees; the clutch is typically 2–3 eggs. Both parents participate in feeding the nestlings and fledglings.
Migratory Pattern
Partial migrant
Song Description
Song is a bright, sweet series of clear whistles and trills delivered from exposed perches. Calls include sharp chips and soft twitters used to keep contact within small groups.
