Rufous-crested Tanager
A species of Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers Scientific name : Creurgops verticalis Genus : Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
Rufous-crested Tanager, A species of Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
Botanical name: Creurgops verticalis
Genus: Rufous-crested and Slaty Tanagers
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The rufous-crested tanager (Creurgops verticalis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Rufous-crested Tanager primarily consumes insects, supplemented with some fruit. It forages in pairs or within mixed-species flocks, probing and pecking through canopy foliage to glean prey, and may occasionally catch insects mid-air. Rufous-crested Tanager's diet includes both animal and vegetable matter, showcasing its omnivorous tendencies.
Habitat
The rufous-crested Tanager is typically found in humid and wet mossy montane forests, with a strong preference for cloudforest environments. These birds are also occasionally observed along forest borders within these broader regions, favoring areas with dense vegetation and high humidity.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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