Black-capped Tanager Photo by Ann Doty

Stilpnia heinei

Adult female

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Pichincha
Date: Jun 20, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

San Tadeo Birdwatching Feeders
Pichincha Ecuador
with VENT tour guide Michael O'Brien

Unmistakable: entire body boldly spotted with bright blue-green, sharply contrasting with black mask and back. No other tanager has such a spangled appearance. Sexes alike.