Kingdom Animalia Genus Tangara Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Thraupidae Scientific name Tangara ruficervix Higher classification Tangara Order Passerine | |
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Similar Metallic‑green tanager, Saffron‑crowned tanager, Golden tanager, Flame‑faced tanager, Rufous‑throated tanager | ||
The golden-naped tanager (Tangara ruficervix) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Identification
Golden-naped tanagers have plumage similar to those of the metallic-green tanager, the swallow tanager and the blue-and-black tanager as adults of all three species are primarily blue with black facial masking, however, the golden-naped tanager is the only primarily blue tanager with a golden or reddish crown patch or nape. Females have a similar pattern to males, but have duller colors and a narrower nape patch. Juveniles of both genders have a primarily dull blue-gray coloration with a lighter breast and belly, and lack the distinctive golden nape.
