Diademed Tanager
02 January 2010 14:49 Filed in: Thraupidae Tanagers Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe
Bird name: Diademed Tanager
Latin: Stephanophorus diadematus
Other: Sanhaçu-frade (Br) • Cardenal azul (Es)
Family: Thraupidae • Tanagers
Photo: monacoeye • Mostardas, RS, Brazil • November 2009
The Diademed Tanager in this photo was identified by the small red crest which is just visible. It should also have a white crown and bluish plumage. It is found in southern Brazil and neighbouring countries.
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