Purplish-mantled Tanager
A species of Yellow-patched Tanagers Scientific name : Iridosornis porphyrocephalus Genus : Yellow-patched Tanagers
Purplish-mantled Tanager, A species of Yellow-patched Tanagers
Botanical name: Iridosornis porphyrocephalus
Genus: Yellow-patched Tanagers
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The purplish-mantled tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Purplish-mantled Tanager predominantly consumes berries and insects, foraging either solo or in small groups within mid-level forest coverage, avoiding competition at fruiting trees. Purplish-mantled Tanager exhibits methodical and discrete foraging behavior, characterized by slow movement and thorough investigation of dense foliage.
Habitat
Purplish-mantled Tanager predominantly inhabits moist and mossy forests, they are also found in areas with tall secondary growth and along the openings or edges of forests. While occasionally observed in less humid regions, they mainly reside in environments characterized by high moisture levels.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Yellow-patched Tanagers Species
Purplish-mantled Tanager 
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