Golden Tanager

Overview

The golden tanager (Tangara arthus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes and the Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America.

Identification

• Plumage is overall golden-yellow with black on the back, wings, tail, and ear-coverts.
• Some subspecies are partially or largely brown below.

Habitat

Found in the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at elevations of 700–2,500 m, but most common at 1,000–1,500 m. It inhabits humid montane evergreen forest, as well as forest edges and nearby secondary growth.

Did you know?

The generic name Tangara is derived from the Tupí word tangara, meaning dancer.