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White-lined Tanager

White-lined Tanager

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The White-lined Tanager is a common and conspicuous species, with males being entirely glossy black except for a diagnostic white patch under the wings. Females are rufous.
Where to spot
Widespread in a variety of habitats, including humid forests, forest edges, secondary growth, plantations, and gardens throughout Central and South America.
How to spot
Often seen perching conspicuously or foraging. Look for the flash of white under the wings, particularly if it flies. Males are easy to identify, females require more attention.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most observable in the early morning and late afternoon.
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File:White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female (4090259728).jpg
File:White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male coming for fruits .. (48346707962).jpg
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female.jpg
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female Las Tangaras.jpg
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male.jpg
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male Las Tangaras.jpg
File:Tachyphonus rufus - Vincent A. Vos - 406697283.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female (4090259728).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male coming for fruits .. (48346707962).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) female Las Tangaras.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-lined tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) male Las Tangaras.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The white wing-lining, often visible only in flight or during specific poses, is the definitive field mark distinguishing males from other similar black tanagers.
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