Golden-collared Honeycreeper
A species of Golden-collared Honeycreeper Scientific name : Iridophanes pulcherrimus Genus : Golden-collared Honeycreeper
Golden-collared Honeycreeper, A species of Golden-collared Honeycreeper
Botanical name: Iridophanes pulcherrimus
Genus: Golden-collared Honeycreeper
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Description
The golden-collared honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrimus) is an uncommon species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Iridophanes. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Golden-collared Honeycreeper's diet consists primarily of berries, Cecropia catkins, nectar, and some insects. They exhibit foraging behaviors in upper tree levels, often moving rapidly and joining mixed-species flocks. Unique for their selective insect consumption compared to Tangara birds, golden-collared Honeycreeper also feeds on fruit, seeds, and flower petals, with a preference for feeding high in the canopy.
Habitat
The golden-collared Honeycreeper typically inhabits the canopy of humid and wet forests, including the borders of mossy forests, regions with older secondary growth, and areas with irregular terrain or disturbances such as landslides and forest openings, prevalent in broader tropical regions of the Andes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Golden-collared Honeycreeper 
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