Sooty-capped Bush Tanager

Chlorospingus pileatus

The Sooty-capped Bush Tanager is a small songbird found in the highland forests of Central and South America. It is characterized by its olive-green plumage, with a distinctive sooty-black cap on its head. This tanager is often found foraging in mixed-species flocks, feeding on insects and small fruits. Its melodious song can be heard echoing through the dense foliage of its forest habitat. The Sooty-capped Bush Tanager is an important indicator species for the health of montane forests, and its presence is often associated with intact, mature habitats.

Habitat: Highland forests