Least ConcernUncommonInvertebratesForestSmall · 15 g
About the Metallic-green Tanager
The metallic-green tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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What the Metallic-green Tanager sounds like
Recording: Niels Krabbe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via xeno-canto
Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Flame-faced TanagerTangara parzudakiiThe flame-faced tanager is a distinctive-looking medium-sized species of tanager, being on average 14–15 cm (5.5–5.9 in) in length and 28 g (0.99 oz) in mass.
Emerald TanagerTangara floridaThe emerald tanager is a medium-sized tanager with a length of 10.6–13 cm (4.2–5.1 in) and a mass of 18–20.5 g (0.63–0.72 oz).
Red-necked TanagerTangara cyanocephalaIt is mostly green with a black back and a blue head and throat.
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