It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
The Lacrimose Mountain Tanager is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Lacrimose Mountain Tanager, Palm Tanager, Blue winged Mountain Tanager, Flame faced Mountain Tanager, Saffron crowned Tanager, Golden crowned Tanager, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Blue and Black Tanager, Superciliared Hemispingus, Slaty Finch, Crested Quetzal, Grass Green Tanager, Rufous collared Sparrow, Northern Mountain Cacique, Subtropical Cacique, Russet backed Oropendola, Stripe headed Brush Finch, Roadside Hawk, Broad winged Hawk, Sickle winged Guan, Scaly naped Amazon, White capped Parrot, Cinnamon Flycatcher and Rufous Antpitta. More