Scarlet-throated Tanager
A species of Scarlet-throated Tanagers Scientific name : Compsothraupis loricata Genus : Scarlet-throated Tanagers
Scarlet-throated Tanager, A species of Scarlet-throated Tanagers
Botanical name: Compsothraupis loricata
Genus: Scarlet-throated Tanagers
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Description
The scarlet-throated tanager (Compsothraupis loricata) is a small passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is endemic to eastern Brazil. It is the only member of the genus Compsothraupis. The scarlet-throated tanager is one of the largest tanagers; 21 cm (8 ⁄4 in) in length and with a weight of 72.5g. Females are entirely black, while males have red throat. It is endemic to north-eastern Brazil, being almost entirely restricted to the region dominated by Caatinga. It is often found near water and typically at elevations of 200–1,000 m (660–3,280 ft). Typically seen in pairs or groups of up to 8 individuals. Has a habit of perching on branches high in trees. Slow-moving. In the breeding season, males fluff the feathers of the back to show off the white bases. The nest is well hidden, and typically placed deep in vegetation or in an abandoned woodpeckers hole. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scarlet-throated Tanager primarily consume insects. Often found in small groups, they exhibit conspicuous and sometimes unwary behavior while foraging. Scarlet-throated Tanager may perch openly to feed and are known to associate with icterids.
Habitat
The habitat of scarlet-throated Tanager encompasses Caatinga, gallery woodlands, and semi-open areas adjacent to wetlands such as marshes, lagoons, and rivers. These environments are typically characterized by a blend of dry and moist conditions, with vegetation that provides both cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
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