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File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera).jpg

Palm Tanager

Palm Tanager

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The Palm Tanager is a very common and widespread species, characterized by its olive-brown plumage with a greenish wash, often seen near palms. It is highly adaptable.
Where to spot
Widespread across much of Central and South America, particularly common in areas with palms, including cultivated lands, gardens, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for it in palm trees, fruit trees, and at feeders. Its overall olive-brown coloration and association with palms are key identifiers.
When to spot
Active year-round. Can be observed throughout the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera).jpg
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera) Cundinamarca.jpg
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera) Cundinamarca 2.jpg
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum violilavata) Paz de las Aves.jpg
File:Thraupis palmarum (Costa Rica).jpg
File:Thraupis palmarum - Azulejo Palmero.jpg
File:Thraupis palmarum por Luiz Alves (01).jpg
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera) Cundinamarca.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum melanoptera) Cundinamarca 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum violilavata) Paz de las Aves.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Thraupis palmarum (Costa Rica).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Thraupis palmarum - Azulejo Palmero.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Thraupis palmarum por Luiz Alves (01).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
As its name suggests, it has a strong association with palm trees, often nesting and foraging for fruit and insects among palm fronds.
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
1 year ago
Palm Tanager
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