Tangara, the largest genus of tanagers, are small colorful fruit-eaters that travel in mixed flocks. |
A common and widespread forest-based tanager. Moves in mixed flocks. |
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Despite the latin name, not found in Mexico. Reasonably common in Amazon. Races differ mainly in belly color, from white to yellow. |
An attractive mostly forest-based tanager usually seen over 1800 m. that often moves in mixed flocks and never comes to feeders. Plainly colored immature. |
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A small tanager usually seen between 2400 and 3000 meters above sea level. |
The Silver-breasted Tanager (Tangara velia cyanomelas) found in east Brazil is sometimes considered a distinct species Tangara cyanomelas. |
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