Rufous-chested Tanager
Rufous-chested Tanager
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The Ornate Tanager is a small, attractive tanager from the Andes, featuring a complex plumage pattern of olive-green, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive dark mask with pale streaking. It lives up to its name with its intricate markings.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges, often at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its intricate pattern including a dark mask, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. Scan the forest canopy and mid-story. Listen for its quiet vocalizations.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes of South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges, often at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its intricate pattern including a dark mask, olive-green back, and yellowish underparts. Scan the forest canopy and mid-story. Listen for its quiet vocalizations.
When to spot
Most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Resident throughout its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, where its patterned plumage helps it blend in amongst the leaves and dappled light.
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