Common tanager / Pitangus sulphuratus

A medium-sized bird that is very common in Latin America. It has a gray head with a dark mask, a white throat, and a bright yellow belly. Its upright posture and loud, repetitive song make it easy to identify. It lives in open areas, cities, farms, and forest edges.

Fun fact:

It is extremely territorial and brave: it can attack much larger birds (such as hawks) to defend its territory or nest. In addition, its name “bichofué” imitates the sound of its characteristic song: “bicho-fué!”