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Tawny-crested Tanager

Chrysocorrypha delatrii
Parlotero Crestado
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Tawny-crested Tanager

Appearance: The Tawny-crested Tanager has a tawny-orange crest on its head, a black mask around its eyes, and a bright yellow-orange body. The wings and tail are black with white tips, and the bill is black.
Habitat: This species is found in humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas in the lowlands and foothills.
Behavior: Tawny-crested Tanagers are seen foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy of trees. They are found in pairs or small groups and are known for their melodious song.
Breeding: The breeding behavior of the Tawny-crested Tanager is not well-documented, but they are known to build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs.
Conservation Status:: The Tawny-crested Tanager is listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN. 
MALE
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FEMALE
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Distribution

The Tawny-crested Tanager is found in the Andes Mountains and in the Serranía de Perijá. It is also found in montane forests and forest edges at elevations up to 2,300 m throughout the Pacific region.

Taxonomy

The Tawny-crested Tanager (Chrysocorrypha delatrii)
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves (Birds)
  • Order: Passeriformes
  • Family: Thraupidae
  • Genus: Chrysocorrypha
  • Species: Chrysocorrypha delatrii

Vocalization

The Tawny-crested Tanager's vocalization is a series of high-pitched, melodious whistles and trills. It is a beautiful and distinctive sound that can often be heard echoing through the forests where they reside.