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| Photo by Peter Franze (Internet Bird Collection) |
Common name:
rufous-crested tanager (en); saíra-de-crista-ruiva (pt); tangara à cimier roux (fr); tangara crestirrufa (es); ockerschopftangare (de)
Taxonomy:
Order Passeriformes
Family Thraupidae
Range:
This species is found in the Andes, from central Colombia south to central Peru.
Size:
These birds are 15 cm long and weigh 21-27 g.
Habitat:
The rufous-crested tanager is found in humid and wet mossy mountain forests, especially clound forests and ocasionally also along forest edges. They occur at altitudes of 1.400-2.700 m.
Diet:
They feed mainly on insects, but also take some fruits.
Breeding:
Rufous-crested tanagers possibly breed in March-June. There is no further information regarding their reproduction.
Conservation:
IUCN status – LC (Least Concern)
This species has a relatively large breeding range, but is described as uncommon. The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
