Asoma Culiamarilla
Lemon-rumped Tanager
Ramphocelus (flammigerus) icteronotus (subsp.)
Song
Lemon-rumped Tanager (subsp.)
Appearance: The Lemon-rumped Tanager (subspecies) is a small bird with a bright yellow rump, black wings, and a yellow belly. They have a black mask around their eyes and a yellow throat.
Habitat These tanagers are known to forage for insects and fruits in the canopy of the forest. They are often seen in small groups or pairs, and are known to be quite vocal, with a variety of calls and songs. Found in the humid forest of the Andean mountains.
Breeding : The behavior of the Lemon-rumped Tanager includes building a cup-shaped nest in the branches of trees, where the female will lay and incubate eggs. Both parents will take turns feeding the chicks once they hatch.
Conservation status: The Lemon-rumped Tanager is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Lemon-rumped Tanager (subspecies) is found in the Andean region in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, and Valle del Cauca. It is found throughout the Pacific coast.
Taxonomy
The Lemon-rumped Tanager (Ramphocelus (flammigerus) icteronotus)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Ramphocelus
- Species: Ramphocelus flammigerus
- Subspecie: icteronotus
Vocalization
The Lemon-rumped Tanager (subsp.) is known for its melodious and flute-like song, consisting of a series of clear, whistled notes that rise and fall in pitch. The vocalization is often described as sweet and musical, with a pleasant and soothing quality.
