Vermilion Tanager
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Calochaetes coccineus (Sclater, 1858) |
The Vermilion Tanager (Calochaetes coccineus) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family. It is the only member of its genus Calochaetes.
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International 2004. Calochaetes coccineus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007.