Golden-chested tanager facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Golden-chested tanager |
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Bangsia
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rothschildi
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The golden-chested tanager (Bangsia rothschildi) is a beautiful bird known for its bright yellow chest. It belongs to the Thraupidae family, which includes many colorful tanagers. You can find this bird living in the warm, wet forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
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What is a Golden-chested Tanager?
The golden-chested tanager is a medium-sized bird with a chunky body. It has a large head and a strong, short beak. Its tail is also quite short. These birds are very striking to look at!
Where Does it Live?
This special bird lives only in two countries in South America: Colombia and Ecuador. It prefers to live in humid, heavily forested areas. You can find it in tropical lowland forests and also in forests higher up on mountains.
Forest Homes
Golden-chested tanagers love places with lots of trees. They live in evergreen forests, which means the trees stay green all year. They are often seen in the middle parts of the forest, not too high in the canopy and not too low on the ground. They also like the edges of forests.
How to Spot a Golden-chested Tanager
This bird is easy to recognize because of its amazing colors. It has a glossy, dark navy-blue body that can sometimes look almost black with a hint of violet.
Its Bright Colors
The most noticeable parts are the bright golden-yellow patches. These patches are on its chest, its lower belly, and under its wings. These yellow areas stand out strongly against its dark blue body and black flight feathers.
