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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Similar to the well-known Golden Tanager, but lime green. |
Very similar to the Spangle-cheeked Tanager of Costa Rica and Panama, but only found in the Darien highlands. |
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A common small tanager that comes to feeders. |
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A small forest-based tanager found above 1800m, and usually seen in mixed flocks, and never at feeders. |
Generally found at lower altitudes than the similar Bay-winged Tanager. Alt. photo |
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. |
Feeding. |
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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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