Brazilian tanager (Ramphocelus bresilius)

What do I eat?

Brazilian tanagers are omnivores. They eat a variety of foods including fruit, seeds and insects.

Where do I live?

This species is found in Brazil and Argentina. They inhabit a range of habitats including shrubland, wetlands, the edges of woodlands, parks, and gardens.

Breeding

Brazilian tanagers weave nests of grasses, vines and other fibres. They build them in bushes, low trees or in tufts of marsh grass.  They lay two or three eggs which are greenish-blue with black and grey markings. The chicks are fed by both parents. 

Conservation

This species is not considered globally threatened and are shielded from many potential threats. This is because they are found in many protected areas and can survive in urban areas. In addition, they can live in a variety of habitats including disturbed habitats.