Brassy-breasted Tanager
A species of Tangara Tanagers Scientific name : Tangara desmaresti Genus : Tangara Tanagers
Brassy-breasted Tanager, A species of Tangara Tanagers
Botanical name: Tangara desmaresti
Genus: Tangara Tanagers
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Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The brassy-breasted tanager (Tangara desmaresti) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The brassy-breasted Tanager primarily occupies humid montane evergreen forests in the southeastern Atlantic Forest Region. It is typically found in the canopy layer, favoring small to medium-sized trees and shrubs, particularly those of the Melastomataceae family. This species also adapts to secondary woodlands and plantations.
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
Tangara Tanagers Species
Brassy-breasted Tanager