Parlotero Crestado
Tawny-crested Tanager
Chrysocorrypha delatrii
Song
Tawny-crested Tanager
Appearance: The Tawny-crested Tanager has a distinctive appearance with a tawny-orange crest on its head, a black mask around its eyes, and a bright yellow-orange body. The wings and tail are black with white tips, and the bill is black.
Habitat: This species is found in humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas in the lowlands and foothills.
Behavior: Tawny-crested Tanagers are seen foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy of trees. They are found in pairs or small groups and are known for their melodious song.
Breeding: The breeding behavior of the Tawny-crested Tanager is not well-documented, but they are known to build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs.
Conservation status:: The Tawny-crested Tanager is listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Tawny-crested Tanager is found in Colombia. Its distribution includes the Andes Mountains and the Serranía de Perijá. It is found in montane forests and forest edges at elevations up to 2,300 m throughout the Pacific region.
Taxonomy
The Tawny-crested Tanager (Chrysocorrypha delatrii)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Chrysocorrypha
- Species: Chrysocorrypha delatrii
Vocalization
The Tawny-crested Tanager's vocalization is a series of high-pitched, melodious whistles and trills. It is a beautiful and distinctive sound that can often be heard echoing through the forests where they reside.
