Vermilion Tanager
Calochaetes coccineus
The Vermilion Tanager (Calochaetes coccineus) is a rare tanager found in 3 countries, weighing about 46 g. The vermilion tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Vermilion Tanager
The vermilion tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Calochaetes.
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What the Vermilion Tanager sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Vermilion 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 Vermilion Tanager look like?
- The vermilion tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
- How big is a Vermilion Tanager?
- The Vermilion Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 46 g.
- Where can you see a Vermilion Tanager?
- The Vermilion Tanager occurs in 3 countries, including Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
- What does a Vermilion Tanager sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Vermilion Tanager on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Vermilion Tanager?
- The Vermilion Tanager is most easily confused with the Citron-headed Yellow Finch, the Buff-bridled Inca Finch and the Great Inca Finch.
- Is the Vermilion Tanager endangered?
- The Vermilion Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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