


GOLDEN TANAGER (Tangara arthus)
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The Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes (from Bolivia and northwards) and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America. This particular photo was taken in Columbia.
Its plumage is overall golden-yellow with black to the back, wings, tail and ear-coverts. Some subspecies are partially/largely brown below.
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tanager
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