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Plain-colored Tanager

Plain-colored Tanager

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As its name suggests, the Plain-colored Tanager is less flashy than many of its relatives, sporting mostly olive-green plumage. This species is an inconspicuous but common resident of forest edges and clearings.
Where to spot
Primarily found in Central America, from Costa Rica and Panama south into Colombia and Ecuador, typically in lowlands and foothills.
How to spot
Look for it moving methodically through shrubs and low trees, often gleaning insects from leaves. Its simple, repetitive calls can help pinpoint its location.
When to spot
Can be observed throughout the year, being a resident species. Activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:Plain-colored Tanager. Tangara inornata - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Plain-colored Tanager Tangara inornata (41020604120).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata 1841.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata Tángara ceniciento Plain-coloured Tanager (6727511245).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata Tángara ceniciento Plain-coloured Tanager (7278713208).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata Tángara ceniciento Plain-coloured Tanager (7422210558).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata by Brian Gratwicke.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tangara inornata by Brian Gratwicke (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its "plain" appearance, its subtle coloration provides excellent camouflage amidst the green foliage where it feeds, making it harder to spot than its more colorful cousins.
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