Introducing the Blue-gray tanager, a stunning bird adorned with a fine layer of exceptional powder blue feathers.

The picture titled “Blue-gray Tanager 260A4661” by rolf.riethof is under the Public Domain Mark 1.0.

The blue-gray tanager, scientifically known as Thraupis episcopus, has an approximate length of 18 cm and a weight of about 35 grams. The adult birds display a light gray head with darker upper parts and a pale blue-gray underbelly, along with a short and thick beak.

The artwork titled “Blue-gray Tanager” created by Becky Matsubara is under the CC BY 2.0 license. These birds have a patch on their shoulder that is a darker color of blue. Male and female birds have similar appearances, but young birds may seem less vibrant than adults.

The Blue-gray Tanager, as captured in a photograph by fveronesi1 and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, can be found across a wide geographic range. From Mexico down to Northeast Bolivia and Northern Brazil, this bird is prevalent in the Amazon Basin with the exception of the southernmost regions. Additionally, it has been introduced in Peru.

The image titled “Blue-gray Tanager” captured by samiamx is under the CC BY 2.0 license. This bird species is often found residing in areas that have large trees and hedges, such as towns, villages, gardens, and open tropical and subtropical regions.

Mike’s Birds’ photo titled “Blue-gray Tanagers Hanging Out at a Papaya” is covered under the CC BY-SA 2.0 license. This species of bird typically consumes fruit as its primary source of nutrition, but it occasionally supplements its diet with nectar and insects. These birds thrive in areas near human settlements and are known to eat cultivated fruits such as papaya.

The photograph of a Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) taken by julián londoño is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. These birds prefer to breed in open woodland, cultivated areas, and gardens. Within a high tree fork or building crevice, a deep cup-shaped nest is constructed where typically two dark-marked whitish to grey-green eggs are laid. Incubation is solely done by the female for approximately 14 days with another 17 until fledging. It is important to note that their nests are sometimes parasitized by Molothrus cowbirds.

Julian Londono’s image of the Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. According to the IUCN Red List, this bird is considered to be of minimal concern for conservation efforts.

The photograph of the “Blue-gray Tanager” taken by Becky Matsubara is protected under the CC BY 2.0 license.