The Black-chinned Mountain Tanager is a vibrant species with a distinctive black chin and bright blue and yellow plumage. It inhabits high-altitude cloud forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations in the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the canopy and upper mid-story. The black chin and vibrant blue and yellow are excellent field marks for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations in the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the canopy and upper mid-story. The black chin and vibrant blue and yellow are excellent field marks for identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in the upper reaches of trees, making its brilliant colors particularly striking against the sky.
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