Burnished-buff tanager facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Burnished-buff tanager |
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Tanagra cayana Linnaeus, 1766 |
The burnished-buff tanager (Stilpnia cayana) is a colorful bird found in South America. It's also sometimes called the rufous-crowned tanager. This common bird belongs to the Thraupidae family, which includes many types of tanagers.
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Where Does This Bird Live?
Home Sweet Home: Burnished-buff Tanager Habitats
You can find the burnished-buff tanager in many parts of South America. They live in places like the northern Guianas, much of Venezuela, and central Colombia. They are also found near the Amazon River in Brazil, and in most of eastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. You might even spot them in certain areas of Bolivia and Peru.
These birds love semi-open areas with trees. This means they can live in natural places like forests, but also in areas changed by people. You might see them in gardens, farms, and parks!
What Does the Burnished-buff Tanager Look Like?
The burnished-buff tanager has several different types, called subspecies. These subspecies fall into two main groups: the cayana group (found in the north and west) and the flava group (found in the south and east). There's also a subspecies called huberi from Marajó Island that's a mix of both groups.
Male Tanagers: Different Looks
- Cayana Group Males: These males have an orange-red crown on their head. They also have a black mask around their eyes. Their belly is a creamy color, and their throat and chest have a blue tint.
- Flava Group Males: These males have an orange-buff colored crown. Their belly is buff, and they have a black patch that goes from their mask, over their throat, and down to the middle of their belly.
No matter the group, both types of male tanagers have beautiful turquoise wings and tails!
Female Tanagers: More Subtle Colors
Female burnished-buff tanagers are not as brightly colored as the males. Their black mask is much lighter, almost like a "shadow" of a mask.
What Do Burnished-buff Tanagers Eat?
Diet and Daily Life of the Tanager
The burnished-buff tanager is a common bird. You usually see them alone or in pairs. Like all tanagers, they mostly eat fruit. They especially love the fruits from native plants like Cecropia and Brazilian pepper trees. They also enjoy fruits from introduced trees like Michelia champaca.
