Black-faced Tanager
Black-faced Tanager
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The Black-faced Tanager is a distinctive species with a prominent black mask, contrasting with its olive-green body and yellow underparts. It is found in a variety of open to semi-open habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread in northeastern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru), inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, clearings, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look in open woodlands, savannas, and shrubby areas. They often perch conspicuously on branches or wires. Their black mask is a clear identification feature. Listen for their varied, somewhat jumbled song.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its range. Best observed in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread in northeastern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru), inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, clearings, and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Look in open woodlands, savannas, and shrubby areas. They often perch conspicuously on branches or wires. Their black mask is a clear identification feature. Listen for their varied, somewhat jumbled song.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round in its range. Best observed in the early morning and late afternoon.
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This tanager is unusual in that it often forages in the open, sometimes even on the ground, unlike many tanagers that primarily stay in the canopy.
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