The Golden-backed Mountain Tanager is a spectacular species, known for its brilliant golden-yellow back. It is a large tanager of high-altitude Andean forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at high elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy, often within mixed-species flocks. The brilliant golden back is an unmistakable and prominent field mark.
When to spot
Can be found year-round. Early mornings are typically the best time for observation.
Where to spot
Endemic to humid montane forests and cloud forests, primarily at high elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy, often within mixed-species flocks. The brilliant golden back is an unmistakable and prominent field mark.
When to spot
Can be found year-round. Early mornings are typically the best time for observation.
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The golden back of this species is particularly iridescent and can appear to glow when caught in the sunlight, making it a truly memorable sighting.
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