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Swallow Tanager

Swallow Tanager

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The Swallow Tanager is a distinctive and unusual tanager, known for its iridescent blue-green plumage in males and a more muted green in females, along with a unique broad, flattened bill. It behaves much like a flycatcher.
Where to spot
Widespread across Neotropical lowlands and foothills, from Central America (Panama) south through South America to northern Argentina. Found in forest clearings, edges, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for it perching conspicuously on exposed branches, darting out to catch insects in flight. Its unique shape and bright colors in males make it easily identifiable.
When to spot
Year-round resident, though some local movements may occur. Most active during the day, particularly on sunny mornings.
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File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) male ... (48326057526).jpg
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File:Swallow Tanager or Saí-Andorinha macho (Tersina viridis) (20405018798).jpg
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (female) (7028227269).jpg
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (6441879197).jpg
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (6556003095).jpg
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (7493981786).jpg
File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis)..jpg
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File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) female ... (48326378492).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) female ... (48326378492) (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) male ... (48326057526).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) male calling ... (48326200797).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Swallow Tanager or Saí-Andorinha macho (Tersina viridis) (20405018798).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (female) (7028227269).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (6441879197).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (6556003095).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tersina viridis Azulejo golondrina Swallow Tanager (male) (7493981786).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its flattened, broad bill and aerial foraging style are highly adapted for catching insects in flight, a behavior more typical of swallows or flycatchers than other tanagers.
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