Blue-browed Tanager
Tangara cyanotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusTangara (Tangara Tanagers)
- SpeciesTangara cyanotis (Blue-browed Tanager)
About the Blue-browed Tanager
The blue-browed tanager (Tangara cyanotis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The blue-browed tanager was first described as Calliste cyanotis by Philip Sclater in 1858, on the basis of a specimen sent by M. Verreaux. The generic name Tangara is from the Tupí word tangara, meaning dancer. The specific name cyanotis is from the Ancient Greek words κυανος (kuanos), meaning dark blue, and ωτις (otis), meaning eared. Blue-browed tanager is the official common name designated by the International Ornithologists' Union (IOC).
The blue-browed tanager is one of 27 species in the genus Tangara. Within the genus, it is placed in a species group with the golden-naped tanager and the metallic-green tanager. While DNA evidence suggests that the golden-naped tanager is not closely related to the other two species in the genus, it is likely that the blue-browed and metallic-green tanagers are sister to each other.
There are two recognized species of the blue-browed tanager. They are differentiated by differences in plumage. T. c. lutleyi... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-browed Tanager in Podocarpus National Park
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Golden-eared Tanager
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Turquoise Tanager
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Metallic-green Tanager
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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 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-browed Tanager in Podocarpus National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-browed Tanager sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-browed Tanager in Podocarpus National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Blue-browed Tanager in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.