Lanio Dentado
Fulvous Shrike-tanager
Lanio fulvus
Song
Fulvous Shrike-tanager
Appearance: The Fulvous Shrike-tanager has a striking appearance with a bright orange body, black wings and tail, and a white throat and belly. They have a unique
black mask around their eyes.
Habitat: This species is found in the canopy of humid forests, often near rivers or streams. They prefer dense vegetation for foraging and breeding.
Behavior: Fulvous Shrike-tanagers are known for their loud, melodious songs and can often be heard singing from the treetops. They are active foragers, feeding on insects, fruits, and small vertebrates.
Breeding: The breeding behavior of the Fulvous Shrike-tanager is not well-documented, but they are known to build cup-shaped nests in the trees and lay 2-3 eggs.
Conservation status: The Fulvous Shrike-tanager is considered to be of Least Concern by the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Fulvous-shrike Tanager is a bird species that is endemic to Colombia. It is found in the southern Andean region of the country, particularly in the departments Putumayo, Vaupés, Caquetá, Guaviare, and Amazonas.
Taxonomy
The Fulvous Shrike-tanager (Lanio fulvus)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Lanio
- Species: Lanio fulvus
Vocalization
The Fulvous-shrike Tanager is known for its loud and melodious song, consisting of a series of clear, flute-like whistles and trills. The vocalization is often described as a rapid and varied series of notes, with some individuals incorporating mimicry of other bird species into their songs.
