Least ConcernFruitForestCup nestSmall · 18 g
About the Red-necked Tanager
The red-necked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
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It is mostly green with a black back and a blue head and throat. Plumage is described as "brilliant and varied, including areas of bright red, bright green, blue, and black." They can be observed in mixed-species flocks along with green-headed tanagers.
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Where the Red-necked Tanager lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ecuador.
When to see the Red-necked Tanager
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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).
Spangle-cheeked TanagerTangara dowiiThe spangle-cheeked tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird.
Green-and-gold TanagerTangara schrankiiThe green-and-gold tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers.
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