Scarlet-and-white Tanager
A species of Black-and-yellow and Scarlet-and-white Tanagers Scientific name : Chrysothlypis salmoni Genus : Black-and-yellow and Scarlet-and-white Tanagers
Scarlet-and-white Tanager, A species of Black-and-yellow and Scarlet-and-white Tanagers
Botanical name: Chrysothlypis salmoni
Genus: Black-and-yellow and Scarlet-and-white Tanagers
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Description
The scarlet-and-white tanager (Chrysothlypis salmoni) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and northern Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scarlet-and-white Tanager primarily feeds on fruits and arthropods, with a diet including 11 species of fruit and Miconia berries. Scarlet-and-white Tanager forages alone or in groups, utilizing active gleaning and darting movements to capture prey in the upper levels of foliage. Hovering is a unique adaptation to obtain arillate fruits.
Habitat
The habitat of scarlet-and-white Tanager primarily encompasses foggy ridgetop woodlands, steep canyon slopes, and areas around mossy landslide scars characterized by stunted, second-growth vegetation. These birds are typically found in regions marked by tall, wet forests, frequenting openings, light gaps, and disturbed patches where dense, mossy regrowth occurs. They are more common in foothill areas with such environmental conditions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
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