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Thraupis episcopus

Also known as Blue-gray Tanager

Photo by Peresugranyes
Location: Andes Mountains of Colombia

Description

This tanager is 7 inches of mostly grayish blue, with brightest colors on rump and upperparts. Subspecies seems to vary in how much blue is found in the lighter parts.

Distribution

Eastern Mexico to western Peru, northern Bolivia, to Amazonian Brazil, and from there to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.

Taxonomy

Thirteen different subspecies share the overall range of this species. Some are quite localized, like the bright berlepschi from Tobago.

Habitat

Open forest gardens, parks, etc.

Behavior

Generally seen in couples, eating fruits, bananas, guavas, papayas, etc.

External Links

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