The Black-eared Tanager is a colorful species with iridescent blue and green plumage, accented by black ear-coverts. It is found in humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at moderate elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. The black ear-coverts against its bright plumage are good identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at moderate elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. The black ear-coverts against its bright plumage are good identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its black 'ears' or ear-coverts are a distinctive feature that helps distinguish it from other similar blue and green tanagers.
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