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White-lined Tanager

Tachyphonus rufus
Parlotero Malcasado
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Canto

White-lined Tanager

Apariencia: The White-lined Tanager is known for its black body and white wing linings, as well as a red patch on its throat. The male and female have similar plumage, although the female is brownish in color.
Hábitat: White-lined Tanagers are found in humid forests and woodland areas, where they forage for insects, fruits, and nectar. They are known to be active and noisy and often seen in small groups or pairs.
Cría: During the breeding season, White-lined Tanagers build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, where the female lays 2-3 eggs. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the young.
Conservation status: The White-lined Tanager is considered a common and widespread species, and is not currently listed as threatened or endangered by the IUCN. 
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Distribución

The White-lined Tanager is found in the Andean regions and in the mountains of the departments of Valle del Cauca, Cauca, and Putumayo.

Taxonomía

El White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus)
  • Reino: Animal
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Clase: Aves (Birds)
  • Orden: Passeriformes
  • Familia: Thraupidae
  • Género: Tachyphonus
  • Especies: Tachyphonus rufus

Vocalización

The White-lined Tanager is known for its melodious and varied vocalizations, including high-pitched trills, whistles, and warbles. Its song is often described as a series of clear, flute-like notes that can be heard echoing through the forest canopy.