Tangerines

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Tangerines
Red-headed Tangare (Tangara vitriolina)

Red-headed Tangare ( Tangara vitriolina )

Systematics
Subclass : New-jawed birds (Neognathae)
Order : Passerines (Passeriformes)
Subordination : Songbirds (passeri)
without rank: Passerida
Superfamily : Passeroidea
Family : Tangerines
Scientific name
Thraupidae
Cabanis , 1847

The Tangaren (Thraupidae) are a species and form rich bird family in the order of the passerine birds (Passeriformes). Previously they were assigned to the Ammern (Emberizidae) as the subfamily Thraupinae .

distribution

Tangars are found exclusively in America and the West Indies and predominantly live in the forest canopy. Most of the species live in the tropical areas of South America and are resident birds . Only four species have used areas north of Mexico as habitat .

features

The plumage is brightly colored and striking, and they have well-developed legs that make life in the trees easier. The singing is, apart from that of the thrush tangar, not very impressive and poorly developed.

nutrition

They feed mainly on insects. They often follow the trains of the wandering ants and grab the startled insects.

Reproduction

The nests are mostly cup-shaped and are built on trees or bushes; some species also build closed nests that have a side entrance. The clutch consists of one to five eggs.

Genera and species (selection)

Mangrove Darwin's Finch ( Camarhynchus heliobates )
Beard hook bill ( Diglossa mystacalis )
Purple tangar ( Ramphocelus bresilius )
Flame Tangare ( Ramphocelus sanguinolentus )
Black- axed Tangare ( Tachyphonus delatrii )
Isabel Tangare ( Tangara cayana )

Web links

Commons : Tangaren (Thraupidae)  - album with pictures, videos and audio files

literature

  • Joseph Forshaw (Ed.): Encyclopedia of Birds. Bechtermünz, Augsburg 1999, ISBN 3-8289-1557-4 .
  • Josep del Hoyo , Andrew Elliot, David A Christie: Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 16: Tanagers to New World Blackbirds. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona 2011, ISBN 978-84-96553-78-1 .
  • Robin Restall, Clemencia Rodner: Birds of Northern South America. Volume 2: Plates and maps. Helm, London 2006, ISBN 0-7136-7243-9 .