White-winged Tanager
A species of Northern Tanagers Scientific name : Piranga leucoptera Genus : Northern Tanagers
White-winged Tanager, A species of Northern Tanagers
Botanical name: Piranga leucoptera
Genus: Northern Tanagers
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Description
The white-winged tanager (Piranga leucoptera) is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae),other members of its genus and it are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species' plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family. Along with the red-headed tanager and red-hooded tanager, it is sometimes placed in the genus Spermagra. This bird is about 12.2-15 cm (4.8-5.9 in) long and weighs about 13–14.5 g (0.46-0.51 oz). The male is mostly red, with black wings and white wing bars. The female is dull olive-yellow, but retains the black wings and white wing bars. The juvenile is similar to female. It is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
White-winged Tanager's diet comprises fruits, melastome berries, Heliocarpus seeds, and insects. White-winged Tanager forages through foliage and occasionally captures prey mid-flight, showcasing an omnivorous feeding behavior with a preference for both plant matter and small arthropods.
Habitat
White-winged Tanager predominantly resides in mountainous regions, favoring the dense canopies of humid montane and cloud forests. These birds are also encountered in pine–oak woodlands, mature forest canopies, and taller secondary growth areas. Adapted to varied elevations, their habitat extends to disturbed or broken forests, often in drier zones. Additionally, white-winged Tanager may inhabit shaded agricultural lands, such as coffee plantations. Their elevation range generally spans from around 600 to 2100 meters, adjusting to local environmental conditions throughout the broader regions of Central and South America.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cardinals Genus
Northern Tanagers Species
White-winged Tanager 
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