tanagers
Vivid tropical birds
Tanagers are a family of brightly colored songbirds found primarily in the Americas, particularly Central and South America.
Males typically display vivid plumage in reds, yellows, and blues, while females tend toward duller olive or greenish tones.
The scarlet tanager and western tanager are among the species familiar to North American birdwatchers.
We spotted a pair of tanagers at the feeder this morning.
Bright orangish-red color
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- yellowHue between green and orange
- blackDarkest possible hue
- redPrimary color, warm
brilliant · vivid · iridescent · molting · seasonal · breeding plumage · carotenoids · pigmentation
Perching bird order member
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
- perchingResting while gripping
- songbirdMelodious perching avian
birdwatching · ornithology · binoculars · field guide · species · flock · avian · conservation
Edible plant ovary
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- nectarFloral sugar water
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
frugivore · insectivore · gleaning · beak · seeds · wasps · bees · caterpillars
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- AmazoniaBrazilian rainforest region
- cloud forestMist-immersed mountain ecosystem
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
woodland · deciduous · oak · migration · wintering · Central America · South America · tropics
scarlet
Bright orangish-red color
red · brilliant · vivid · iridescent · molting · seasonal · breeding plumage · carotenoids · pigmentation · feathers
passerine
Perching bird order member
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
- migratoryRegularly moving between regions
- perchingResting while gripping
songbird · birdwatching · ornithology · binoculars · field guide · species · flock · avian · conservation · habitat
fruit
Edible plant ovary
foraging · frugivore · insectivore · gleaning · beak · seeds · wasps · bees · caterpillars · mulberries
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- AmazoniaBrazilian rainforest region
- cloud forestMist-immersed mountain ecosystem
understory · woodland · deciduous · oak · migration · wintering · Central America · South America · tropics · forest edge
- tanagers
- island wildlifemarine iguana, Darwin's finches, Galapagos tortoise, giant tortoise, giant tortoises
- rainforest lifetoucans, orangutans, macaws, sloths, parrots
- birdsrobin, crow, eagle, owl, duck
- cloud forestsepiphytes, mosses, bromeliads, orchids, tree ferns