White-lined Tanager
Tachyphonusrufus
Photographed at Toronto Zoo, Toronto, Canada Sep 2011
Tanagers
are found only in the New World. The white-lined tanagers inhabit the northern
and eastern coastal regions of South America
The
white-lined tanager moves about in pairs and contrary to other tanagers, seldom
mix with different species. They appear to be quite shy and seldom spend time
on perches out in the open. They are associated with the warbler species of the
“Old World”; small, active songbirds noted for their song.
Before
breeding time, they build a thick, deep cup nest from plant material and when
available, animal hair. They breed from March to October producing two eggs
ranging in colour from
grayish-white to pale rufous with brown spots.
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