Flame-faced Tanager
Tangara parzudakii
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae
About
The flame-faced tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is endemic to South America and is found in the eastern Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a distinctive-looking species with black and opalescent green upperparts, opalescent green and buff underparts, and a deep red and yellow face. The subspecies lunigera lacks the deep red on the face, which is replaced with orangish-red.
Fun Fact
Foraging is conducted nearly exclusively on mossy branches.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fruit, arthropods, flower buds, and nectar.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance