The Red-necked Tanager is a colorful species, featuring a distinctive bright red band on its nape, contrasted with a green body and black wings. It is a common and widespread resident of the Atlantic Forest.
Where to spot
Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it foraging in the mid-to-upper canopy of humid forests and at forest edges. Its calls are often high-pitched and buzzy.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for it foraging in the mid-to-upper canopy of humid forests and at forest edges. Its calls are often high-pitched and buzzy.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, often joining mixed-species flocks.
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The vibrant red nape is a key field mark that sets it apart from other similarly colored tanagers in its range, making it relatively easy to identify.
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