Golden-eared tanager facts for kids
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The golden-eared tanager (Tangara chrysotis) is a colorful species of bird. It belongs to the tanager family, called Thraupidae. You can find this bird in the eastern Andes mountains. These mountains stretch across Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural home is in moist, tropical montane forests. These are forests found on the sides of mountains.
About the Golden-eared Tanager
Scientists give every living thing a special name. This helps them organize and study nature. The golden-eared tanager was first described in 1846. A scientist named Bernard du Bus de Gisignies gave it the name Calliste chrysotis. He studied a bird from Peru to do this.
The name Tangara comes from an old Tupí word. It means "dancer," which is a fun name for a bird! The second part of its scientific name, chrysotis, comes from Ancient Greek. Khrusos means "golden," and otis means "eared." So, its name perfectly describes its golden ears. The official common name for this bird is the golden-eared tanager. This name is used by bird experts around the world.
Bird Family Tree
The golden-eared tanager is one of 27 different kinds of birds in the Tangara group. Think of it like a big family. Within this family, the golden-eared tanager is part of a special group. Other birds in this group include the blue-whiskered tanager and the green-and-gold tanager. There are also the emerald tanager, golden tanager, silver-throated tanager, saffron-crowned tanager, and flame-faced tanager.
Scientists use DNA evidence to understand how birds are related. This evidence shows that the golden-eared tanager is like a close cousin to the other birds in this group. It's a unique species and does not have any subspecies. This means there are no smaller groups or variations of the golden-eared tanager.
