Golden-eared Tanager
Tangara chrysotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusTangara (Tangara Tanagers)
- SpeciesTangara chrysotis (Golden-eared Tanager)
About the Golden-eared Tanager
The golden-eared tanager (Tangara chrysotis) is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the eastern Andes of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The golden-eared tanager was first described as Calliste chrysotis by Bernard du Bus de Gisignies in 1846, on the basis of a specimen collected from Peru. The generic name Tangara comes from the Tupí word tangara, which means dancer. The specific name chrysotis is from the Ancient Greek χρυσος (khrusos), meaning golden, and ωτις (otis), meaning eared. Golden-eared tanager is the official common name designated by the International Ornithologists' Union (IOC). Other names for the species include golden eared tanager.
The golden-eared tanager is one of 27 species in the genus Tangara. Within the genus, it is put in a species group with the blue-whiskered tanager, green-and-gold tanager, emerald tanager, golden tanager, silver-throated tanager, saffron-crowned tanager, and flame-faced tanager. The golden-eared tanager is sister to a clade formed by the rest of the species in this group. This placement has been supported... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden-eared Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Bay-headed Tanager
Tangara gyrola
Paradise Tanager
Tangara chilensis
Golden Tanager
Tangara arthus
Green-and-gold Tanager
Tangara schrankii
Blue-browed Tanager
Tangara cyanotis
Saffron-crowned Tanager
Tangara xanthocephala
Turquoise Tanager
Tangara mexicana
Flame-faced Tanager
Tangara parzudakii
Beryl-spangled Tanager
Tangara nigroviridis
Opal-crowned Tanager
Tangara callophrys
Opal-rumped Tanager
Tangara velia
Blue-and-black Tanager
Tangara vassorii
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-eared Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-eared Tanager sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 125 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-eared Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Golden-eared Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.