Ramphocelus dimidiatus
The Crimson-backed Tanager is a striking small bird with vibrant plumage. Males display a brilliant crimson back, rump, and underparts, contrasting sharply with their black wings, tail, and head. The silvery sheen on their throat adds a distinctive touch.
Females are less vivid, with a reddish-brown back and rump and duller underparts. Juveniles resemble females but have an even more subdued colouration, gradually developing adult plumage over time.
Length
16cm to 18cm
Wingspan
25cm to 28cm
Weight
28g to 35g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Crimson-backed Tanagers inhabit tropical and subtropical regions of northwestern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama. They have also been successfully introduced to French Polynesia. They thrive in lowland forests, forest edges, and secondary growth woodlands.
These birds are year-round residents in their range, showing no significant seasonal movements. They adapt well to disturbed habitats and can be found in gardens and plantations adjacent to forested areas.
Up to 1,700 meters
Tropical
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