General Information

The Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family.

Physical Description

Tanagers are small to medium-sized birds. They are often brightly colored, but some species are black and white. Birds in their first year can often be duller or a different color altogether. Males are typically more brightly colored than females. Most tanagers have short, rounded wings. The shape of the bill seems to be linked to the species' foraging habits.

Diet

Tanagers are omnivorous, and their diet varies from genus to genus. They have been seen eating fruits, seeds, nectar, flower parts and insects. Many like to pick insects off branches, and other species will look for insects on the underside of leaves. Others will wait on branches until they see a flying insect and catch it in the air. Many of these particular species inhabit the same areas, but these specializations help to alleviate competition.

Habitat

The Flame-faced Tanager is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes

Reproduction

Most tanagers build cup nests on branches in trees. Some nests are almost spherical. Entrances are usually built on the side of the nest. The species of the tree they choose to build their nest in and the nest's position varies among genera. Most species nest in areas that are hidden by dense vegetation. The clutch size is 3-5 eggs. The female incubates the eggs and builds the nest, but the male helps feed the female while she incubates. Both sexes feed the young when hatched.