The Black-and-white Tanager is a striking and localized species, with males displaying a bold black and white pattern. It is an inhabitant of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to the lowland humid forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story to canopy of humid forests, often within mixed-species flocks. Their contrasting black and white plumage makes them distinctive if seen well. Local guides are often helpful due to its restricted range.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round within its restricted range. Best observed in the morning.
Where to spot
Endemic to the lowland humid forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story to canopy of humid forests, often within mixed-species flocks. Their contrasting black and white plumage makes them distinctive if seen well. Local guides are often helpful due to its restricted range.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round within its restricted range. Best observed in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This tanager is often found within mixed-species foraging flocks, moving through the mid-story and canopy, making it part of a diverse avian community.
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