Birds
Tanagers
ThraupidaeConservation statusMost species Least Concern
DietFruit and insects
LifespanVaries by species
Size and weightAbout 10-20 cm
Small songbirds in bright colors: blue, turquoise, yellow and red.
Colorful feathers
What makes it specialOne of the largest bird families in the world, and people recognize them as a group.
Surprising factDarwin's finches of the Galápagos actually belong to this family.
PopulationDozens of species in Ecuador.
Cloud forests and forest edges around Baños