Yellow-crested Tanager
Loriotus rufiventer
The Yellow-crested Tanager (Loriotus rufiventer) is a rare tanager found in 3 countries. The yellow-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
About the Yellow-crested Tanager
The yellow-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the western Amazon Basin . Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-crested Tanager look like?
- The yellow-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.
- Where can you see a Yellow-crested Tanager?
- The Yellow-crested Tanager occurs in 3 countries, including Peru and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-crested Tanager?
- The Yellow-crested Tanager is most easily confused with the Flame-crested Tanager and the White-shouldered Tanager.
- Is the Yellow-crested Tanager endangered?
- The Yellow-crested Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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