The Chestnut-bellied Mountain Tanager is a distinctive species with a rich chestnut belly and blue upperparts. It is an inhabitant of high-altitude cloud forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at high elevations in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of cloud forests. The chestnut belly and blue upperparts are unmistakable field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at high elevations in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of cloud forests. The chestnut belly and blue upperparts are unmistakable field marks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This tanager often feeds on a variety of fruits and insects, demonstrating its adaptability to the diverse resources of its montane habitat.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.