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Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus)

Crimson-backed Tanager

Ramphocelus dimidiatus

About the Crimson-backed Tanager

The crimson-backed tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela, and introduced to French Polynesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. A nickname in Panama is sangre de toro ("Blood of the bull").

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Crimson-backed Tanager?

The scientific name of the Crimson-backed Tanager is Ramphocelus dimidiatus.

How many Crimson-backed Tanager sightings have been recorded?

6,293 observations of the Crimson-backed Tanager have been recorded on iNaturalist.

6,293 observations on iNaturalist
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