Bird
Green-headed Tanager
Tangara seledonGreen-headed tanagers move through the Atlantic Forest canopy in lively pairs or small family groups, frequently associating with mixed-species foraging flocks. They glean fruits and berries from tree crowns while acrobatically hunting insects hidden beneath leaves or clinging to bark crevices. Breeding pairs build cup-shaped nests hidden in dense bromeliads or epiphytes, where both parents aggressively defend their territory while raising their brood.
ColorfulCanopy DwellerFrugivore
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyWild fig fruits, Miconia berries, Caterpillars and small spiders
Predators
- Channel-billed Toucan
- Bicolored Hawk
- Jararaca
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation and deforestation within the Atlantic Forest biome
HabitatsSubtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests
Life span5–8 years
Classification
- FamilyThraupidae
- SpeciesTangara seledon
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation Timing: Watch fruiting trees, especially Cecropia and figs, early in the morning when flock activity peaks.
- Binocular Distance: Keep binoculars trained on the mid-to-high canopy where these birds spend the majority of their time.
- Feeder Etiquette: If visiting eco-lodges with fruit feeders, maintain a quiet distance to allow birds to feed undisturbed.
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