Sanhaçu-de-encontro-azul (Azure-shouldered Tanager)

It measures 18 cm long and weighs 43 g (male). It has full and compact body; thick, strong, finelly pointed beak; short, strong legs with fingers carrying sharp nails, long wings and tail. The general color of the plumage is slate blue dorsally and blue-gray on the bottom, being lighter at the throat. At the meeting of the wings, the blue color is stronger. The female staining is a little lighter.