Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus)
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Crimson-collared Tanager

Ramphocelus sanguinolentus (Lesson, RP, 1831)

15–20 cmLength41 gWeight

The crimson-collared tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Crimson-collared Tanager has been recorded at 123 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona - Mirador San FernandoCosta Rica2,991 records
  2. Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica2,542 records
  3. Rancho NaturalistaCosta Rica1,651 records
More places
  1. Selva Verde LodgeCosta Rica1,421 records
  2. RNP ChajbaocGuatemala1,246 records
  3. Black Rock LodgeBelize1,197 records
  4. Finca Rubel ChaimGuatemala1,184 records
  5. San Luis CanopyCosta Rica1,021 records
  6. Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica981 records
  7. Reserva El JaguarNicaragua924 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaBelizeGuatemalaNicaraguaHondurasMexicoPanama

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The crimson-collared tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found from Mexico to Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Crimson-collared Tanager?

The Crimson-collared Tanager is about 15–20 cm long and weighs around 41 g.

Where does the Crimson-collared Tanager live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Mexico to Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Belize and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the Crimson-collared Tanager?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Crimson-collared Tanager endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Crimson-collared Tanager as Least Concern.

What does the Crimson-collared Tanager eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Crimson-collared Tanager in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
15–20 cm
Weight
41 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
88 mm
Tail
77 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: southern Mexico to Panama

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Ramphocelus

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Crimson-collared Tanager

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