Toche Carmesí
Masked Crimson Tanager
Ramphocelus nigrogularis
Song
Masked Crimson Tanager
Appearance: The Masked Crimson Tanager is a medium-sized bird with a bright red body and a black mask covering its face and throat. A long, pointed bill and black wings with white patches.
Habitat: This species is found in humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth habitats in the lowlands and foothills of Colombia.
Behavior: The Masked Crimson Tanager is a social bird that is often seen in small groups foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of trees. It has a loud, melodious song that it uses to communicate with other members of its group.
Breeding: The breeding behavior of the Masked Crimson Tanager is not well-documented, but it is believed to build cup-shaped nests in the canopy of trees and lay a clutch of eggs.
Conservation status: The Masked Crimson Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN.
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Distribution
The Masked Crimson Tanager is found in the southern Andean region of the country, particularly in the departments Putumayo, Vaupés, Caquetá, Guaviare, and Amazonas.
Taxonomy
The Masked Crimson Tanager (Ramphocelus nigrogularis)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Ramphocelus
- Species: Ramphocelus nigrogularis
Vocalization
The Masked Crimson Tanager is known for its melodious and flute-like song. Its vocalizations consist of a series of clear, whistled notes that are often repeated in a rhythmic pattern. The song is high-pitched and can be heard echoing through the dense forests where this bird is found.
It has a variety of calls, including soft chattering sounds and sharp, metallic notes used for communication with other individuals.
