Native to South America’s tropical forests, the Black-and-yellow Tanager (*Chrysothlypis chrysomelas*) is a colorful bird species that may be found in areas of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. This tanager, which is recognized for its vibrant coloring and gregarious demeanor, is a member of the Thraupidae family, which also includes other highly colored birds that are also called tanagers.

The striking contrast between its plumage gives the Black-and-Yellow Tanager its name. It has bright yellow underparts that stretch from the throat to the belly and undertail coverts, and a glossy black head, back, and wings. Its multicolored face contrasts sharply with its black eyes. Males of the species usually display more vibrant colors than females due to sexual dimorphism.

This species of tanager prefers lowland, humid environments among the dense tropical woods that make up its territory. It forages for fruits, berries, and insects in the mid-to-upper levels of the forest canopy, where it is frequently encountered. Owing to its inclination for wooded environments, the Black-and-yellow Tanager can also be discovered in the boundaries of forests and nearby clearings.

The Black-and-yellow Tanager is a gregarious and lively bird that is frequently seen flying across the forest canopy in pairs or small groups in search of food. Its main food sources are fruits and insects, which it harvests from trees and scrounges with its sharp, pointed beak. These tanagers may also eat small arthropods as an addition to their diet during the nesting season.

 Although little is known about the Black-and-Yellow Tanager’s breeding habits, it is thought that, like many tanagers, it constructs cup-shaped nests out of plant fibers, mosses, and spider silk. Usually, nests are fastened to the trunk or positioned in the fork of a tree branch. The chicks, who fledge after a few weeks, are cared for and incubated jointly by both parents.

The IUCN Red List currently classifies the Black-and-yellow Tanager’s conservation status as Least Concern, meaning that there aren’t any serious threats to the species that would call for a higher risk category. However, because of deforestation and increased agricultural activity within its range, it may be susceptible, like many other tropical bird species, to habitat loss and fragmentation.