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Brazilian Tanager

Ramphocelus bresilius

The Brazilian Tanager is a colorful bird found in the forests of South America. With bright red feathers and a cheerful song, it loves to eat fruits and insects.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Brazilian Tanager is a strikingly bright red bird, with males showcasing brilliant scarlet plumage contrasted by black wings and a black tail. Females are a duller, more brownish-red, making them visually distinct from their vibrant male counterparts.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyThraupidaeGenusRamphocelus
Brazilian Tanager
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Brazilian Tanager

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though they are small, Brazilian Tanagers can live for over 10 years in the wild.

Males sing beautiful, whistled songs to attract females and tell other tanagers 'this is my spot!'

Their amazing red color comes from pigments in the fruits they eat, not born with it!

They often join mixed flocks with other bird species, making them part of a big, noisy forest party!

Special abilities

Ability

Fruit Fanatic

Brazilian Tanager has a varied diet of fruits and insects that helps them adapt to many habitats and spread seeds.

Ability

Color Coded

Brazilian Tanager has brilliant red feathers that help them attract mates and warn rivals of their territory.

Ability

Forest Acrobat

Brazilian Tanager can nimbly hop and climb through branches, which helps them find food and avoid predators.

Measurements & details

Length
18-19 cm
Wingspan
28-32 cm
Weight
0.031-0.041 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
2-3
Incubation
11-13 days

Diet & Feeding

These colorful birds enjoy a delicious mix of juicy fruits, tiny insects, and sweet nectar.

Primary Foods

  • fruits
  • insects
  • spiders
  • nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Juçara Palm

Euterpe edulis

Feeds on fruits, helping with seed dispersal in the forest.

eats

Guava

Psidium guajava

Eats ripe fruits found in gardens and forest clearings.

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Arboreal snakes sometimes prey on eggs and young birds.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch or catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Brazilian Tanager?

18-19 cm

What is Brazilian Tanager's wingspan?

28-32 cm

How much does Brazilian Tanager weigh?

0.031-0.041 kg

How long does Brazilian Tanager live?

5-10 years

How fast can Brazilian Tanager move?

40 km/h

What does Brazilian Tanager eat?

These colorful birds enjoy a delicious mix of juicy fruits, tiny insects, and sweet nectar.

Where is Brazilian Tanager usually found?

Forests

How does Brazilian Tanager hunt?

Foraging

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