Ramphocelus sanguinolentus
The Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) is a resplendent passerine bird, instantly recognizable by its striking plumage. Measuring approximately 19-20 cm (7.5-7.9 inches) in length and weighing around 39-44 grams (1.4-1.5 oz), this medium-sized tanager boasts a vivid crimson-red body that contrasts sharply with its velvety black wings and tail. A distinctive pale bluish-silver, conical bill with a darker culmen completes its elegant appearance, serving as a key identificatio...
Found primarily in humid evergreen forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, from sea level up to approximately 1,200-1,500 meters in elevation.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of ripe fruits, supplemented by insects such as caterpillars, beetles, and ants, obtained by gleaning from foliage.
Crimson-collared Tanagers are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging in the mid-story and canopy of their forested habitats, occasionally descending to lower levels or ground to feed. They primarily employ gleaning techniques, meticulously searching foliage for insects and plucking ripe f...
The Crimson-collared Tanager is a resident species distributed across the humid lowlands and foothills of Central America, from southeastern Mexico south to northern Nicaragua. Its primary range extends from the Caribbean slope of southeastern Mexico, encompassing Veracruz, Tabasco, and northern ...
Least Concern
- The Crimson-collared Tanager is often referred to as a 'living jewel' due to its incredibly vibrant and contrasting plumage. - Its scientific name, 'sanguinolentus,' is Latin for 'blood-red,' aptly describing its dominant body color. - Unlike many tanagers that are primarily insectivorous, this...