A Small, But Nonetheless Stunning Bird Wearing Beautifully Contrasting Hues Of Red, Blue, Green, And Black!
A small, equally stunning bird that can only be found in the Amazon.
Paradise Tanager
The paradise tanager (Tangara chilensis) is a brilliantly colored songbird measuring 13.5 to 15 cm in length. The sides of each face are green with violet-blue running across the face before fading to a lighter blue on the belly. Upperparts are black, as are the legs and feet. The rump is red.
Female birds look practically identical to the male.
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In fact, in most cases, it would take DNA testing to tell them apart.
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They are endemic to, and can be found in Bolivia; Brazil; Colombia; Ecuador; French Guiana; Guyana; Peru; Suriname, and Venezuela.
Within the countries, they are found in they like to live in wooded areas in lowland locations.
These birds are often found in the canopy hunting for insects, fruit, berries, and nectar.
During the breeding season, these birds build a nest made from vegetation within which are laid two eggs. These eggs are white with purple-red flecks and are incubated for around 16 days with the chicks being fledged about 12 to 14 days after they hatch.
Though these birds are considered common throughout their range their population is decreasing.
You can watch this bird right here in the video below:
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His Vivid Scarlet Vest Contrasts Beautifully With His Almost Fluorescent Blue Smile Creating A Very Memorable First Impression!
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