Rufous-winged Tanager
Rufous-winged Tanager
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The Rufous-winged Tanager is a colorful species characterized by its bright blue body and contrasting rufous-orange wings, making it distinct among tanagers. It inhabits tropical forests of Central and South America.
Where to spot
Lowland humid forests, forest edges, and second growth from Honduras south to western Ecuador and northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks in the mid-to-upper canopy. Its distinctive wing coloration is the best identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Lowland humid forests, forest edges, and second growth from Honduras south to western Ecuador and northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for it in mixed-species flocks in the mid-to-upper canopy. Its distinctive wing coloration is the best identification clue.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The striking rufous patches on its wings are a unique and easily identifiable feature, especially when the bird is in flight or stretching.
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