About Tachyphonus coronatus (Vieillot, 1822)
The ruby-crowned tanager, scientifically named Tachyphonus coronatus (Vieillot, 1822), is a small bird. It measures 16 centimetres (10 inches) in length and weighs 26–33 grams (0.92–1.16 ounces). Mature males are shining black, with concealed red crests on the front of the head. These crests are rarely raised, usually only when the bird is excited. Males also have white wingpits that are only visible while flying. Females are light brown, with faint black streaking under the throat and darker colored wings. Both sexes have conical bills, and black legs and feet. This species has a large geographic range. It occupies most of southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and the Misiones Province of Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
