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Birdsong field guide

Masked Crimson Tanager

Ramphocelus nigrogularis

The Masked Crimson Tanager is a vibrant Neotropical songbird known for its intense red plumage and contrasting black facial mask and underparts.

What it sounds like

A series of sharp, rhythmic 'tsip' or 'clink' notes, often evolving into a lively, squeaky chatter.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Mauricio Cuellar Ramirez (@Birding.travel) · ColombiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is a highly social species, typically traveling in noisy, active groups of three to twelve individuals.
Unlike many other tanagers, it is a habitat specialist almost always found in close proximity to water.
The species exhibits minor sexual dimorphism, with females appearing slightly duller than the brilliant crimson males.
They are known to participate in cooperative group behaviors, including communal territory defense against intruders.
Their diet is omnivorous, consisting of a diverse mix of small fruits, berries, and various flying insects.

Habitat

Seasonally flooded forests (Várzea), river edges, lake margins, and dense secondary growth near freshwater.

Range

The upper Amazon Basin, encompassing parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and northern Bolivia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-bellied TanagerRamphocelus melanogaster Brazilian TanagerRamphocelus bresilius Crimson-backed TanagerRamphocelus dimidiatus Crimson-collared TanagerRamphocelus sanguinolentus Flame-rumped TanagerRamphocelus flammigerus Scarlet-rumped TanagerRamphocelus passerinii Silver-beaked TanagerRamphocelus carbo

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