Crimson-backed Tanager
Ramphocelus dimidiatus
The Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) is a common tanager found in 5 countries, weighing about 28 g. The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
About the Crimson-backed Tanager
The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela, and introduced to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. A nickname in Panama is sangre de toro.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Crimson-backed Tanager can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Crimson-backed Tanager look like?
- The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Crimson-backed Tanager?
- The Crimson-backed Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Crimson-backed Tanager?
- The Crimson-backed Tanager occurs in 5 countries, including Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, French Polynesia and Costa Rica.
- What birds look similar to a Crimson-backed Tanager?
- The Crimson-backed Tanager is most easily confused with the Silver-beaked Tanager, the Flame-rumped Tanager and the Scarlet-rumped Tanager.
- Is the Crimson-backed Tanager endangered?
- The Crimson-backed Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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