The Black-throated Shrike-Tanager is a distinctive species with a stout, hooked bill and a prominent black throat patch. It typically inhabits the forest canopy.
Where to spot
Found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central and South America.
How to spot
Look high in the trees, often within mixed-species flocks. The black throat is a clear identifying mark on this robust tanager.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during the morning hours when it is foraging and vocal.
Where to spot
Found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central and South America.
How to spot
Look high in the trees, often within mixed-species flocks. The black throat is a clear identifying mark on this robust tanager.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during the morning hours when it is foraging and vocal.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other shrike-tanagers, it often preys on larger insects, exhibiting a more carnivorous diet compared to many fruit-eating tanagers.
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