Tangara desmaresti
The Brassy-breasted Tanager (*Tangara desmaresti*) is a small, exquisitely colored passerine endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, typically measuring 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length and weighing between 13-17 grams. Its most striking feature is a brilliant brassy-yellow to golden-orange breast and belly, which gives the species its common name and stands out vividly against its dark blue-violet head. The crown and nape shimmer with golden-green or brassy iridescence, whi...
This tanager primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, favoring both pristine interiors and edges, from sea level up to around 1,500 meters in elevation.
Its diet consists mainly of small fruits and berries, supplemented by various arthropods such as insects and spiders, which it obtains primarily by gleaning foliage and occasionally hawking.
The Brassy-breasted Tanager is a highly active, diurnal species frequently observed foraging in the mid-story and sub-canopy layers of the forest, often joining mixed-species flocks alongside other tanagers and small passerines. It meticulously gleans fruits from branches and leaves, and occasion...
The Brassy-breasted Tanager is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome, exclusively found in southeastern Brazil. Its geographic distribution spans from the state of Espírito Santo southward through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, and Santa Catarina, extending into northeastern Rio Grande do Sul....
Least Concern
- The Brassy-breasted Tanager is a jewel of the Atlantic Forest, showcasing some of the most vibrant coloration among all birds in its range. - Its scientific genus, *Tangara*, is one of the largest in the bird world, containing over 50 species, all renowned for their dazzling plumage. - Despite ...