Opal-rumped Tanager Photo by Ann Doty

Opal-rumped Tanager

Tangara velia

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Sucumbíos
Date: Jun 16, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Sacha Lodge - Kapok Tower
Sucumbios, Ecuador
with Sacha Lodge guide Oscar Tapuy

The Opal-rumped Tanager is a medium sized species with a longer, thinner bill than most of species of Tangara. The plumage is predominately blue and black. The crown and back are black, with a bright opalescent rump. The head and underparts are deep iridescent blue. Contrasting with these colors are a reddish chestnut lower belly and crissum.