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- Tachyphonus coronatus
Identification
Male
- Bluish-black plumage
- Narrow scarlet crown patch (only visible on excitement)
- White underwings (visible in flight)
The female is rufous-brown above and lighter brown below. If seen well she has a breast with faint streaks.
Similar Species
The female is very similar to female White-lined Tanager, but has a duller head and the breast streaks.
Distribution
South America: found in easter Paraguay to south-eastern Brazil and north-eastern Argentina.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Atlantic Rainforest and forest borders, secondary growth, orchards, city parks and gardens.
Behaviour
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Arthur Grosset
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Ruby-crowned Tanager. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 March 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Ruby-crowned_Tanager