Brassy-breasted Tanager
Tangara desmaresti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusTangara (Tangara Tanagers)
- SpeciesTangara desmaresti (Brassy-breasted Tanager)
About the Brassy-breasted Tanager
The brassy-breasted tanager (Tangara desmaresti) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The brassy-breasted tanager was first described as Tanagra Desmaresti by Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1819 on the basis of a specimen from Brazil. The generic name Tangara is from the Tupí word tangara, meaning 'dancer'. The specific epithet desmaresti is a patronym in honor of Anselme Gaëtan Desmarest, who wrote the book Histoire des Tangaras. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brassy-breasted Tanager in Tijuca 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brassy-breasted Tanager in Tijuca National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brassy-breasted Tanager sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brassy-breasted Tanager in Tijuca National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Brassy-breasted Tanager in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.