The Vermilion Tanager is a stunningly colored bird, with males displaying an almost entirely vibrant vermilion-red plumage. It is found in montane cloud forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at moderate to high elevations in the Andes.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of cloud forests. The male's intense red plumage is difficult to miss once spotted.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the morning hours when it is most active.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests, typically at moderate to high elevations in the Andes.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and canopy of cloud forests. The male's intense red plumage is difficult to miss once spotted.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the morning hours when it is most active.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its brilliant red coloration serves as an effective signal in the often misty and dark cloud forest environment, making it stand out.
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