Commonly found in tropical lowlands and foothills, this bird prefers habitats like forest edges, woodlands, and semi-open areas.
Meet the Yellow-winged Tanager:
Description: Appearance-wise, the yellow-winged tanager (Thraupis abbas), measuring around 18 centimeters. What sets it apart are the yellow patches on its dusky green wings, contrasting with its otherwise dark bluish and gray body. A pale lavender tone adorns its throat and breast, although juveniles lack this coloration, sporting instead an olive-green head and upper back.
Juvenile individuals of the species lack the distinct coloration found in adults, instead featuring an olive-green hue on their head and upper back.
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The yellow-winged tanager is distributed along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean coasts, spanning from the states of Veracruz and the southernmost region of San Luis Potosi in Mexico, extending through the Yucatán Peninsula to Nicaragua.
Additionally, it can be found along the Pacific coast from the Mexican state of Chiapas to Honduras. Within this range, it is generally considered relatively common. Notably, since October 2010, sightings have been recorded in Los Chiles, northern Costa Rica.
Habitat: Like other members of the genus ”Thraupis”, it is a species of open humid and mesic woodland. It often forms flocks of 50 or more members.
Diet: It feeds on fruit, insects, and nectar. The call is high and sibilant, and may be given in flight or while perched.
Reproduction: The nest of the yellow-winged tanager is a small cup-shaped nest of dried fibers, leaves, and mosses. It is placed at mid-height on trees. The female lays 3 eggs, which are gray, mottled with brown.
Song: The call is high and sibilant, and may be given in flight or while perched.
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