The Rufous-headed Tanager is a small, vibrant tanager from South America, immediately identifiable by its striking rufous-orange head that contrasts with its olive-yellow body and dark wings. It is a colorful forest gem.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of western South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Its bright rufous-orange head contrasting with an olive body is the key field mark. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests, often in mixed flocks.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of western South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges.
How to spot
Its bright rufous-orange head contrasting with an olive body is the key field mark. Scan the mid to upper canopy of montane forests, often in mixed flocks.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This tanager often joins mixed-species flocks, moving through the forest canopy with other small insectivorous and frugivorous birds.
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