The Black-cheeked Mountain Tanager is a vibrant species with green upperparts, yellow underparts, and a distinctive black cheek patch. It inhabits montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly at high elevations in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it within mixed flocks moving through the mid-story and canopy. The black cheek patch contrasting with its colorful body is a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning when foraging for fruit and insects.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, particularly at high elevations in the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it within mixed flocks moving through the mid-story and canopy. The black cheek patch contrasting with its colorful body is a key identifier.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning when foraging for fruit and insects.
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This species often joins large, noisy mixed-species flocks, making it easier to locate by following the sounds of other birds.
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