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Blue-gray Tanager

Thraupis episcopus

Photo by Carolina
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Description:

The Blue-gray Tanager is 18 cm long and weighs 35 g. Adults have a pale blue-gray head and underparts, with darker blue upperparts. The bill is short and quite thick. Sexes are similar, but the immature is much duller in plumage.

Habitat:

Unlike most other tropical birds, prefer semi-open habitat and can often be found near human development, even nesting near or on buildings. Is common at all altitudes in a variety of nonforest habitats.

Reference Links:

EOL: Thraupis episcopus, Blue grey Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) » Planet of Birds

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