White-banded Tanager
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| Neothraupis fasciata (Lichtenstein, 1823) |
The White-banded Tanager (Neothraupis fasciata) is a bird native to central Brazil at elevations of 550-1100 m. It is the only member of the genus Neothraupis.
Length 16 cm. Weight 29-32 g. Prefer dense tree cover. In some areas found in savannas and shrubs. Live in groups of 5-12, usually 7 individuals. Forage on the ground among grasses. Flock mate sits perched on taller vegetation on the lookout for predators. Eats insects.
Large deep cup nests lined with grass on small tree. Clutch size 2-3 eggs. Breeds in October and November. Mating pair often helped by birds from earlier broods.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Neothraupis fasciata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened
