This vibrant tanager features a bright yellow body with a distinctive silver throat. Its melodious song is often heard in the canopy of Central American forests.
Habitat
Prefers tropical and subtropical forests.
Diet
Feeds on fruits, insects, and nectar.
How common
Common
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