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Birds
Blue-grey tanager
Blue-grey tanager · Thraupis episcopus
The blue-grey tanager enchants with its bright blue-grey plumage and melodic songs in forest landscapes.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of 20 to 23 centimetres.
- Males and females
- Males and females differ only slightly in colour; males are often more intensely coloured.
- Sounds
- Characteristic melodic calls that are often heard in the early morning.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on fruit, insects and nectar.
- Offspring
- The clutch usually consists of two to four eggs, which the female incubates.
How to identify Blue-grey tanager
The blue-grey tanager has striking blue-grey plumage with a paler underside. Particularly distinctive is the blue-grey head, which clearly stands out from the darker breast.
This medium-sized bird species reaches a body length of about 20 to 23 centimetres. Its compact appearance is complemented by a short tail and a sturdy bill.
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