Rufous-chested Tanager
Thlypopsis ornata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusThlypopsis (Thlypopsis Tanagers)
- SpeciesThlypopsis ornata (Rufous-chested Tanager)
About the Rufous-chested Tanager
The rufous-chested tanager (Thlypopsis ornata) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Ecuador, Peru and southwestern Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-chested Tanager in Cajas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-chested Tanager in Cajas National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-chested Tanager sighting in Cajas National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-chested Tanager in Cajas National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-chested Tanager in Cajas National Park in our monthly data.