The Paradise Tanager is aptly named, boasting an incredible kaleidoscope of colors including black, red, yellow, and various shades of blue and green. It is one of the most vividly colored birds of the Amazon.
Where to spot
Humid tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, extending into the foothills of the Andes, in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks high in the forest canopy. Its vivid colors are often the first clue to its presence, even from a distance.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, particularly in the morning.
Where to spot
Humid tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, extending into the foothills of the Andes, in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks high in the forest canopy. Its vivid colors are often the first clue to its presence, even from a distance.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, particularly in the morning.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its extreme brightness and varied plumage patterns make it a standout among all tanager species, truly living up to its "paradise" moniker.
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