Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager
A species of Typical Mountain-tanagers Scientific name : Anisognathus igniventris Genus : Typical Mountain-tanagers
Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager, A species of Typical Mountain-tanagers
Botanical name: Anisognathus igniventris
Genus: Typical Mountain-tanagers
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Description
The scarlet-bellied mountain tanager (Anisognathus igniventris) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Andean forest, woodland and shrub in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is sometimes split into two species: The scarlet-bellied mountain tanager (A. lunulatus) ranging north from central Peru, and the fire-bellied mountain tanager (A. igniventris) ranging south from central Peru. The latter has a lighter, more orangish belly than the former. 
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The habitat of scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager predominantly comprises upper montane and elfin forests, as well as alpine and subalpine shrublands. These birds are also familiar with human-altered landscapes, including agricultural hedgerows, pastures, secondary forests, and selectively logged areas. Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager shows a preference for mature forest patches and tends to inhabit regions that are less humid compared to their close relatives, favoring areas that offer a blend of denser woodlands and more open, shrubby environments.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Scarlet-bellied Mountain Tanager 
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