Jelski's Tanager is a beautifully colored species with a golden-orange crown, blue wings, and a yellow belly. 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
Look for it in the mid-story and canopy. The combination of golden crown, blue wings, and yellow belly makes it easily identifiable.
When to spot
Active year-round. 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
Look for it in the mid-story and canopy. The combination of golden crown, blue wings, and yellow belly makes it easily identifiable.
When to spot
Active year-round. Early mornings are generally the most productive times for observation.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Named after Konstanty Jelski, a Polish zoologist who collected extensively in Peru, this tanager is a testament to early scientific exploration.
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