The Buff-bellied Tanager is a relatively plain but elegant tanager with a gray head, olive-green back, and warm buff-colored belly. It is a resident of Andean foothills.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid foothill and lower montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests. Its buff belly is a key identification feature. Careful observation and patience are required as it can blend into the foliage.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round within its restricted range. Best observed in the mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid foothill and lower montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru.
How to spot
Look in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests. Its buff belly is a key identification feature. Careful observation and patience are required as it can blend into the foliage.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round within its restricted range. Best observed in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often forages for insects and small fruits in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks.
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