The Rufous-throated Tanager is a beautiful species with black spots on a yellowish body and a distinct rufous throat patch. It is found in humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at moderate to high elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. The rufous throat patch contrasting with its spotted body is a clear identification feature.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning when foraging in flocks.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at moderate to high elevations in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy. The rufous throat patch contrasting with its spotted body is a clear identification feature.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed in the early morning when foraging in flocks.
This tanager often joins mixed-species flocks, moving actively through the forest canopy in search of fruit and insects.
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