🌎 Masked crimson tanager (Ramphocelus nigrogularis) ♂ The masked crimson tanager is a striking bird found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Ecuador. Males are a vibrant crimson red with a black mask covering their face and throat. Females are a similar, but less brightly coloured. They are typically found in the understory and middle levels of the forest, foraging for insects and fruits. Their behavior includes singing a loud, whistled song and performing acrobatic displays during courtship. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Langeweile via Pixabay OJWF

New addition! 🌎 Masked crimson tanager (Ramphocelus nigrogularis) #SouthAmericanBirds | #MaskedCrimsonTanager | #Tanagers #TanagerFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by Langeweile🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds