Chestnut-backed Tanager
Chestnut-backed Tanager
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The Chestnut-backed Tanager is a vibrant species, with a striking chestnut-brown back contrasting with iridescent blue and black plumage. It inhabits humid forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and secondary growth in western South America.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy, often within mixed-species flocks. The chestnut back is a clear identifier.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the early morning when foraging for fruit and insects.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and secondary growth in western South America.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy, often within mixed-species flocks. The chestnut back is a clear identifier.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the early morning when foraging for fruit and insects.
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The rich chestnut color on its back is a distinguishing feature, making it stand out among other blue and black tanagers.
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