Golden-collared Tanager
Iridosornis jelskii
Beautiful, fairly large tanager. Dark blue above, rusty red below, with a black head and bold yellow hood. Sexes similar. Inhabits elfin forest and humid scrub around and above the treeline, where it is often found in mixed-species flocks with flowerpiercers and other tanagers.
Identification
The golden-collared tanager (Iridosornis jelskii) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Taxonomy
Genus: Iridosornis; Family: Thraupidae; Order: Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Iridosornis jelskii
- Authority
- Cabanis, 1873
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Genus
- Iridosornis
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Behavior
Migration pattern: Resident species.
Conservation
Population trend: stable.
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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