Vermilion Tanager
A species of Vermilion Tanager Scientific name : Calochaetes coccineus Genus : Vermilion Tanager
Vermilion Tanager, A species of Vermilion Tanager
Botanical name: Calochaetes coccineus
Genus: Vermilion Tanager
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Description
The vermilion tanager (Calochaetes coccineus) is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus Calochaetes. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The vermilion Tanager primarily resides in humid montane evergreen forests, often frequenting the dense foliage near the edges of these woodlands. The general environment is characterized by a high level of humidity and abundant evergreen vegetation, which provides essential cover and foraging opportunities tailored to the species' ecological preferences.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Tanagers Genus
Vermilion Tanager Species
Vermilion Tanager