Olive-green Tanager
A species of Olive-green Tanager Scientific name : Orthogonys chloricterus Genus : Olive-green Tanager
Olive-green Tanager, A species of Olive-green Tanager
Botanical name: Orthogonys chloricterus
Genus: Olive-green Tanager
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Photo By Don Roberson Description
The olive-green tanager (Orthogonys chloricterus) is a species of bird of the family Mitrospingidae, in the monotypic genus Orthogonys. It is endemic to Brazil, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Olive-green Tanager's diet primarily consists of insects and some fruit, including Cecropia catkins. They forage in single-species flocks, utilizing a spread-out approach in mid to upper levels of foliage, where they hop along branches and peer into bromeliads, occasionally sallying for flying prey. They exhibit a unique tail-flick when excited, and may visit fruit feeders.
Habitat
The olive-green Tanager typically inhabits tall, humid montane forests and adjacent forest borders situated within coastal mountain ranges. These environments are characterized by their rich biodiversity and dense vegetation, providing the olive-green Tanager with ample foliage for foraging and nesting activities.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Olive-green Tanager Species
Olive-green Tanager