Tangara fastuosa
The Seven-colored Tanager (*Tangara fastuosa*) is an avian jewel, a true spectacle of iridescent plumage endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Measuring approximately 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and weighing around 18-20 grams, its common name perfectly encapsulates its dazzling array of hues: a golden-yellow back, emerald-green throat, sky-blue crown and rump, brilliant orange flanks, black face and wings, and a deep violet belly. The combination of these colors, often appearin...
Primarily inhabiting humid lowland and montane Atlantic Forest, the Seven-colored Tanager is found in mature forests, forest edges, and regenerating secondary growth from sea level up to around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet).
Their diet consists mainly of small insects and spiders, which they glean from foliage, complemented by a variety of small fruits, berries, and occasionally nectar.
Seven-colored Tanagers are diurnal, active from dawn to dusk, often joining mixed-species flocks with other tanagers and small passerines, particularly outside the breeding season. They are primarily arboreal, foraging actively in the canopy and sub-canopy, gleaning insects and fruits from leaves...
The Seven-colored Tanager is endemic to a relatively small and highly fragmented region within the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Its core distribution includes parts of the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas, Paraíba, and historically, possibly some areas of Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará. It...
Vulnerable
- The Seven-colored Tanager's scientific name, *Tangara fastuosa*, means "proud" or "haughty," a fitting description for its dazzling appearance. - Despite its name, the number of distinct colors visible on the bird can vary based on lighting and perspective, often appearing more or less than sev...