White-lined Tanager

It occurs in semi-open areas including gardens. The bulky cup nest is built in a tree or shrub, and the female incubates three, sometimes two, brown-blotched cream eggs for 14–15 days.

The White-lined Tanager is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The White-lined Tanager, Tachyphonus rufus, is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder from Costa Rica south to northern Argentina, and on Trinidad and Tobago. It occurs in semi-open areas including gardens. The bulky cup nest is built in a tree or shrub, and the female incubates three, sometimes two, brown-blotched cream eggs for 14–15 days. Adult White-lined Tanagers are 18.5 cm long and weigh 33 g. They are long-tailed and with a mostly black stout pointed bill. More

difference from the similar but larger White-lined Tanager, in which the smaller white area is rarely visible except in flight. Females and immatures have olive upperparts, yellow underparts and a grey head and neck. These are restless birds which eat mainly insects, including stick insects, but will occasionally take fruit. They often associate with other insectivorous birds in wandering feeding flocks. The White-shouldered Tanager’s song is a fast repetitive tchirrup. More

White-lined tanagers can be found in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica to northern Argentina. They also inhabit the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Status The white-lined tanager is common throughout its range. Habitat This bird can be found in forest edges and other semi-open areas, including parklands and gardens. Niche White-lined tanagers feed on rainforest fruits and seeds, with insects also being part of their diet. More

The male White-lined Tanager is similar in appearance to both the Grackle and Shiny Cowbird, and is identified by a whitish patch on the lower mandible, small white patches on his wings, and beautiful white under wing-coverts which are only visible when he is in flight. photograph courtesy & copyright More

The White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus), is a resident breeder from Costa Rica south to northern Argentina. It occurs in semi-open areas including gardens. In Trinidad and Tobago they are commonly called ‘Parson’ (for the male), and ‘Singing Angel’. They are highly valued for their whistling ability. It also has feet adapted for perching. Adult White-lined Tanagers are 7.25 inches long and weigh 1.2 ounces. They are long-tailed and with a mostly black stout pointed bill. More

The White-lined Tanager, Tachyphonus rufus, is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder from Costa Rica south to northern Argentina, and on Trinidad and Tobago. These are restless but unwary birds which eat a wide variety of fruit, but especially epiphytes. They also take some nectar and insects, including beetles, ants and grasshoppers. They appear to be territorial, as only one nesting pair is usually seen in an area. More

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