Plushcap

The Plüschkopftangare ( Catamblyrhynchus diadema ) is a 14.5 -cm, the South American songbird. The taxonomic position of this species is controversial. Some zoologists placing it in the bunting family ( Emberizidae ), others put into the family of tanagers ( Thraupidae ) or share it its own, the Plüschkopftangaren family ( Catamblyrhychinae ), a.

Plüschkopftangare

Appearance

The bird has a red-brown burst plumage, black back and tail feathers. On her head wearing a yellow orange hood. The beak is black and the legs are gray.

Distribution and habitat

The bird lives in the cloud forests and open glades of the Andes from Venezuela to northern Argentina.

Way of life

The bird is looking in the bushes and on the ground for insects. Further information on lifestyle and breeding are due to the hidden habits of birds not yet known.

Endangering

Although the exact total population of this species is not known, the IUCN classifies this species as endangered not a.