Photo by Sarah Hadley
Species of the day –– Golden-hooded Tanager (Tangara larvata)
Tanagers are among the most brightly colored bird species. Golden-hooded tanagers are a particularly brilliant example. At some times they seem to be quite common around the station, but it had been a while since we had seen one. This one was coming to eat some fruit near the dinning hall.
What a beautifully colored bird.
Both male and female take part in building the nest and feeding the young. The male will also feed the female as she incubates the eggs.
Particularly interesting, is the fact that this species is often double-brooded, and the young birds from the first clutch will often assist with feeding the second brood of chicks. A real family oriented bird.