The Scrub Tanager is a common and adaptable species, characterized by its blue-black plumage and chestnut-brown underparts. It prefers open and disturbed habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread in open woodlands, scrublands, forest edges, gardens, and secondary growth in western South America.
How to spot
Look for it in open, shrubby areas and at the edges of clearings. Its blue-black and chestnut-brown plumage is distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable throughout the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread in open woodlands, scrublands, forest edges, gardens, and secondary growth in western South America.
How to spot
Look for it in open, shrubby areas and at the edges of clearings. Its blue-black and chestnut-brown plumage is distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable throughout the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many forest-dwelling tanagers, this species thrives in disturbed habitats and secondary growth, showing a resilience to habitat changes.
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