Bay-headed Tanager
Tangara gyrola
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The Bay-headed Tanager is a strikingly colorful tanager found in humid forests from Costa Rica south to Bolivia and Brazil. Its most distinctive feature is the deep chestnut-red head contrasting with turquoise-green and blue body plumage. It inhabits forest canopy and edges, feeding on fruits and insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 21.5 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Tangara |
| Species | Tangara gyrola |
Distribution
Bay-headed Tanager has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thraupidae family