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Brassy-breasted Tanager (Tangara desmaresti)

Brassy-breasted Tanager

Tangara desmaresti

Least Concern

Overview

The brassy-breasted tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae that is endemic to Brazil. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its range is restricted entirely to Brazil.

Did you know?

The specific epithet desmaresti is a patronym in honour of Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest, an author who wrote Histoire des Tangaras.

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