Grass-green Tanager

Grass-green Tanager

Chlorornis riefferii

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The grass-green tanager is a small South America bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Chlorornis.

Fun Fact

The grass-green tanager is 20 cm in length and weighs 53g.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in and around subtropical and temperate forests in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru at elevations of 1500–3350 m.

Diet

Eats fruits and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance