Golden Tanager
A species of Tangara Tanagers Scientific name : Tangara arthus Genus : Tangara Tanagers
Golden Tanager, A species of Tangara Tanagers
Botanical name: Tangara arthus
Genus: Tangara Tanagers
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Faulkner , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The golden tanager (Tangara arthus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes (from Bolivia and northwards) and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America. Its plumage is overall golden-yellow with black to the back, wings, tail and ear-coverts. Some subspecies are partially/largely brown below.
Size
13 cm
Habitat
The golden Tanager primarily inhabits humid montane evergreen forests where it favors the dense vegetation canopies. It is occasionally encountered at the edges of these forests and may venture into nearby secondary growth areas that have regrown after initial forest clearing. The species thrives in environments that provide ample foliage cover and access to the rich food resources typical of these lush, forested ecosystems.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Don Faulkner , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tangara Tanagers Species
Golden Tanager