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Scarlet-rumped Tanager (male)
Ramphocelus passerinii
9.27, -83.81
Field Notes
Description:
Passerini's Tanager, Ramphocelus passerinii, is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder in the Caribbean lowlands from southern Mexico to western Panama. They travel in flocks scattered they often join Saltator , other tanagers, warblers and other small birds. They sleep in compact groups up to 12 individuals, among ferns or dense thickets.
Habitat:
Very common from sea level to 1200 m altitude, and occurs occasionally up to 1700 m. The preferred habitat is semi-open areas including light second growth, woodland edges, gardens and pasture with bushes.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013
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