Golden-eared Tanager
A species of Tangara Tanagers Scientific name : Tangara chrysotis Genus : Tangara Tanagers
Golden-eared Tanager, A species of Tangara Tanagers
Botanical name: Tangara chrysotis
Genus: Tangara Tanagers
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Description
The golden-eared tanager (Tangara chrysotis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae (tanagers). It is found in the eastern Andes of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The golden-eared Tanager primarily inhabits montane evergreen forests with wet and humid conditions, often characterized by mature, canopied trees that frequently surpass 30 meters in height. These birds are typically associated with lush forested regions and the edges of these environments where such ecological conditions prevail.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tangara Tanagers Species
Golden-eared Tanager