Heterospingus xanthopygius
Chambergo Cejirrojo
Scarlet-browed Tanager
Song
Scarlet-browed Tanager
Appearance: The Scarlet-browed Tanager is a striking bird with a bright red patch on its forehead, contrasting with its black and white plumage. It has a long, slender bill and a distinctive red eye-ring.
Habitat: The Scarlet-browed Tanager is found in the highlands of the Andes. It prefers cloud forests and montane forests, where it can be found foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy.
Breeding: The season for breeding for the Scarlet-browed Tanager occurs from March to May, with the female building a cup-shaped nest out of twigs and moss. She will lay 2-3 eggs, which both parents will take turns incubating for about 2 weeks. The chicks will fledge after about 3 weeks.
Conservation status: The Scarlet-browed Tanager is considered to be a species of least concern by the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
Pacific Region: This species can be found in the Pacific region in Chocó and Antioquia.
Taxonomy
The Scarlet-browed Tanager (Heterospingus xanthopygius
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- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Heterospingus
- Species: Heterospingus xanthopygius
Vocalization
The Scarlet-browed Tanager is known for its high-pitched and melodious song. It consists of a series of clear, whistled notes that are often repeated in a rapid and lively manner. The song is described as sweet and musical, with a cheerful and upbeat quality. The tanager may also produce various calls, including chirps, trills, and chattering sounds. Overall, the vocalizations of the Scarlet-browed Tanager are a delightful and distinctive feature of its presence in the forest.
