We went down to the river and when we had crossed a creepy bridge, we saw a small flock of Hooded mountain-tanagers on the other side. This species is the biggest (8½-9") of the colorful mountain-tanagers and with the characteristics that can be seen in the picture: black head, red iris, blue neck and yellow underside. We heard it at a good distance, calling the typical "tee-tee-tee-tee". In a study of 35 stomach contents from this species, only one contained animal food. So, even if arthropods and insects are consumed, it is berries and fruits that constitute the main diet of this tangara.