Crimson-collared Tanager
Ramphocelus sanguinolentus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusRamphocelus (Silver-billed Tanagers)
- SpeciesRamphocelus sanguinolentus (Crimson-collared Tanager)
About the Crimson-collared Tanager
The crimson-collared tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found from Mexico to Panama. The crimson-collared tanager was formally described in 1831 with the binomial Tanagra (Tachyphonus) sanguinolentus. In 1850 Charles Lucien Bonaparte transferred it to the genus Ramphocelus that had been erected in 1805. In 1873 Philip Sclater and Osbert Salvin erected the genus Phlogothraupis with sanguinolentus as its sole member. As of September 2026, the most recent lists by major taxonomic systems assign it to Bonaparte's Ramphocelus. However, it appears to be less closely related to the other members of the genus than they are to each other.
The specific epithet sanguinolentus is from the Latin sanguis, which means blood. The crimson-collared tanager has two subspecies, the nominate R. s. sanguinolentus (Lesson, 1831) and R. s. apricus (Bangs, 1908). The crimson-collared tanager is 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) long and weighs 35 to 48 g (1.2 to 1.7 oz). The sexes and the subspecies have the same plumage though R. s. apricus is smaller than the nominate. Adults are mostly black... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crimson-collared Tanager in Lago de Yojoa
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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 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 4 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 6 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 7 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 9 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 11 | Pico Bonito National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 12 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 13 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 14 | Marino Ballena National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 15 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 16 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 17 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 18 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crimson-collared Tanager in Lago de Yojoa?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Crimson-collared Tanager sighting in Lago de Yojoa, based on 129 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crimson-collared Tanager in Lago de Yojoa?
August has the highest sighting rate for Crimson-collared Tanager in Lago de Yojoa in our monthly data.