Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The golden tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America.

Fun Fact

Its plumage is overall golden-yellow with black to the back, wings, tail and ear-coverts.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Venezuelan Coastal Range in Venezuela and in the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at elevations of 700–2,500 m (2,300–8,200 ft), but is most common at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–4,900 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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