Parlotero Hombrirrojo
Red-shouldered Tanager
Tachyphonus phoenicius
Song
Red-shouldered Tanager
Appearance: The Red-shouldered Tanager is a medium-sized bird with a bright red head, shoulders, and breast, contrasting with a black back and wings. It has a yellow belly and tail, with blue patches on the wings and a black mask around the eyes.
Habitat: This species is found in the humid montane forests of the Andes mountains at elevations up to 400 m.
Behavior: Red-shouldered Tanagers are known for their lively and vocal nature, often seen foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy of the forest. They are found in pairs or small groups.
Breeding: The breeding season for Red-shouldered Tanagers occurs between March and June. They build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs, laying 2-3 eggs at a time.
Conservation status: The Red-shouldered Tanager is considered to be of Least Concern.
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Distribution
The Red-shouldered Tanager is a bird species found in the eastern regions in the departments of Meta, Vichada, Guainía, Guaviare, Vaupés, and in northern Amazonas.
Taxonomy
The Red-shouldered Tanager(Tachyphonus phoenicius)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Tachyphonus
- Species: Tachyphonus phoenicius
Vocalization
The Red-shouldered Tanager's vocalization is a series of clear, melodious whistles, often with a descending or ascending pattern. The song is repeated several times in a row and is a beautiful and distinctive sound in the tropical forests where this bird is found.
