Cinnamon Tanager
Schistochlamys ruficapillus
The Cinnamon Tanager (Schistochlamys ruficapillus) is a rare tanager found only in Brazil, weighing about 31 g. The cinnamon tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
About the Cinnamon Tanager
The cinnamon tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Cinnamon Tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Cinnamon Tanager look like?
- The cinnamon tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Cinnamon Tanager?
- The Cinnamon Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Cinnamon Tanager?
- The Cinnamon Tanager is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cinnamon Tanager?
- The Cinnamon Tanager is most easily confused with the Black-faced Tanager.
- Is the Cinnamon Tanager endangered?
- The Cinnamon Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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