Tanagers
Thraupidae
Family Distribution
This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Thraupidae family.
Colour intensity indicates the number of species present in each region:
- Darker colours = More species
- Lighter colours = Fewer species
Notable Species
Attribute Champions
The Golden Tanager demonstrates remarkable agility through its quick, acrobatic movements in the forest canopy. Their ability to hop between branches, dart through dense foliage, and hang upside down whilst foraging showcases exceptional manoeuvrability.
Whilst not particularly powerful for their size, Palm Tanagers possess adequate strength for their lifestyle. Their ability to handle fruits and maintain stable flight suggests moderate strength, typical for a small passerine of their dimensions.
Highly adaptable birds that thrive across diverse habitats from rainforests to urban areas. Their varied diet of fruits, insects, and nectar, combined with their ability to colonise human-modified environments, showcases exceptional adaptability.
Whilst generally peaceful, they display moderate territorial behaviour during breeding season. Their bold and curious nature towards humans suggests confidence rather than aggression, though they will defend nesting sites when necessary.
Their continuous foraging activities, active lifestyle in the canopy, and ability to maintain territories year-round indicate good endurance. The species' capacity for quick, sustained movements throughout the day whilst searching for food demonstrates solid stamina, though not exceptional by avian standards.
