Blue-and-black Tanager
Blue-and-black Tanager
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The Blue-and-black Tanager is a striking species, with glossy black plumage and a vibrant blue crown and rump. It is found in high-altitude cloud forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations in the Andes.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. Its glossy black body and bright blue crown/rump are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are ideal for observing this active bird, often within mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations in the Andes.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. Its glossy black body and bright blue crown/rump are excellent field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are ideal for observing this active bird, often within mixed-species flocks.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The blue coloration on its head and rump is highly iridescent, appearing to shift in hue depending on the light, from deep blue to turquoise.
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