Azulejo Golondrina
Swallow Tanager
Tersina viridis
Song
Swallow Tanager
Appearance: The Swallow Tanager is known for its striking appearance, with bright blue and green plumage. It has a long tail and a slender body, making it easily recognizable.
Habitat: Swallow Tanagers are found in tropical forests and wooded areas, where they can be seen perching in the canopy or flying through the trees.
Behavior: These birds are known for their acrobatic flight patterns and agile movements as they catch insects in mid-air. They are also social birds and can often be seen in small flocks.
Breeding: Swallow Tanagers build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, where they lay their eggs and raise their young. They are known to be monogamous and both parents take part in caring for the offspring.
Conservation Status: The Swallow Tanager is considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status in Colombia according to the IUCN.
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Distribution
The Swallow Tanager is a bird species found in most regions of Colombia. It is distributed in the western and northern parts of the country, including the Pacific coast, the Andean region, the Pacific coast, and the Caribbean coast. The Swallow Tanager can also be found in the Amazon basin.
Taxonomy
The Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Tersina
- Species: Tersina viridis
Vocalization
The vocalization of the Swallow Tanager is a series of high-pitched, melodious whistles that are often described as sweet and flute-like. The song is made up of short, clear notes that are repeated in a rapid and rhythmic pattern. The call is often used to communicate with other members of the species and to establish territory boundaries.
