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Bay-headed Tanager

Tangara gyrola

Least Concern
Envergure
14,7 cm
Poids
21,5 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.7 cm and a weight of 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergure 14,7 cm 5.8 in
Poids 21,5 g 0.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Tangara
Espèces Tangara gyrola

Distribution

Bay-headed Tanager has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bay-headed Tanager endangered?
The Bay-headed Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bay-headed Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Bay-headed Tanager?
The Bay-headed Tanager has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 21.5 g.
What order and family does the Bay-headed Tanager belong to?
The Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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