Uncommon, and usually high and difficult to see. Note lack of white mark behind the eye present in almost all races of very similar [Common Bush Tanager]. Head grey in South America, but olive in Central America. |
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Common at mid elevations (1200-2400m). Note differences with white spot behind eye, and shades of color in head and throat across large range. |
Cerro Pirre endemic species. |
Also called Short-billed Bush Tanager. Similar to [Yellow-throated Bush Tanager], but central part of throat is white. Note white eye. |
Typical Bush Tanager. Joins mixed flocks. Birds closer to Ecuador have red eyes, while birds in Colombia have light eye. Additional photo. |
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