Turquoise Tanagers on 14.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart - The tanagers (Thraupidae) are a species-rich and morphologically diverse family in the order of passerine birds (Passeriformes).

Turquoise Tanagers on 14.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart - The tanagers (Thraupidae) are a species-rich and morphologically diverse family in the order of passerine birds (Passeriformes). Previously, they were classified as the subfamily Thraupinae within the buntings (Emberizidae). Tanagers are found exclusively in the Americas and on islands in the western Indian Ocean, primarily inhabiting the tree canopies in forests. Most species live in tropical regions of South America and are resident birds. Their plumage is colorful and strikingly patterned, and they have well-developed legs that facilitate life in the trees. Their song is not very impressive and weakly developed. Source = WIKIPEDIA

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