Buscaquiches Rufo
Rufous-crested Tanager
Creurgops verticalis
Song
Rufous-crested Tanager
Appearance: The Rufous-crested Tanager is a medium-sized bird with a striking appearance. It has a bright rufous crest on its head, a black mask around its eyes, and a yellow throat and breast. The rest of its body is mainly olive-green with some yellow and black markings.
Habitat: This species is found in cloud forests and montane forests at elevations between 1500 and 2800 m. They prefer dense vegetation and are often seen foraging in the canopy for fruits and insects.
Behavior: The Rufous-crested Tanagers are social birds that are often seen in small groups or mixed-species flocks. They are known for their melodious songs and can be quite vocal, especially during the breeding season.
Breeding: During the breeding season, which occurs from March to June, Rufous-crested Tanagers build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs. The female lays 2-3 eggs, which are incubated for about two weeks. Both parents take turns feeding and caring for the chicks until they fledge.
Conservation Status: The Rufous-crested Tanager is considered to be of Least Concern in terms of conservation status.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
This species is found in cloud forests and montane forests at elevations between 1,500 and 2,800 meters. In the central and eastern Andean mountains.
Taxonomy
The Rufous-crested Tanager (Creurgops verticalis)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Creurgops
- Species: Creurgops verticalis
Vocalization
The Rufous-crested Tanager has a melodious song that is described as a series of clear, whistled notes. It is often described as a series of "cheerful" and "musical" notes, with a rising and falling pattern. The song is heard during the breeding season as the male defends his territory and attracts a mate.
