Rufous-headed Tanager
A species of Yellow-rumped Tanagers Scientific name : Hemithraupis ruficapilla Genus : Yellow-rumped Tanagers
Rufous-headed Tanager, A species of Yellow-rumped Tanagers
Botanical name: Hemithraupis ruficapilla
Genus: Yellow-rumped Tanagers
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Description
The rufous-headed tanager (Hemithraupis ruficapilla) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-headed Tanager primarily consumes small arthropods and fruit. They forage actively, often in groups or mixed-species flocks, mainly in treetops and canopies, resembling the behavior of their counterpart H. guira.
Habitat
The rufous-headed Tanager typically inhabits the edges of forests, light woodlands, areas of secondary growth, and plantations. They are also found in shady parks and can persist in small remnant woodlots. They have a penchant for damper and more densely forested areas compared to similar species in regions where habitats overlap.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow-rumped Tanagers Species
Rufous-headed Tanager 
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