Desmarest's Tanager is a vibrant species with a distinctive mix of olive-green, yellow, and blue plumage, often highlighted by a dark facial mask. It is an endemic resident of the Atlantic Forest.
Where to spot
Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, particularly in the coastal mountain ranges.
How to spot
Search for it in the mid-canopy of humid montane forests. It often moves in mixed-species flocks, foraging for insects and fruit.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Activity is highest in the morning hours.
Where to spot
Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, particularly in the coastal mountain ranges.
How to spot
Search for it in the mid-canopy of humid montane forests. It often moves in mixed-species flocks, foraging for insects and fruit.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Activity is highest in the morning hours.
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This tanager is named after the French zoologist Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest. Its relatively subtle beauty often requires good light to appreciate the full spectrum of its colors.
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