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Crimson-back tanager Panama (2007).<br /> This pic was taken in the forests close to Panama City. <br /> Measuring around 18 cm (7.1 in) in length, the adult male has a silver sheen on its lower mandible. Its whole head and chest are a maroon red, brightening to a bright red on its lower back and abdomen. Its wings and tail are black. The female is duller with blackish underparts Crimson-backed tanager,Geotagged,Panama,Ramphocelus dimidiatus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Crimson-back tanager

Panama (2007).
This pic was taken in the forests close to Panama City.
Measuring around 18 cm (7.1 in) in length, the adult male has a silver sheen on its lower mandible. Its whole head and chest are a maroon red, brightening to a bright red on its lower back and abdomen. Its wings and tail are black. The female is duller with blackish underparts

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Congratulations, you've crossed the milestone of 500 species introductions! Posted 9 years ago
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      Patomarazul
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      Thanks! ;-) Posted 9 years ago

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The Crimson-backed tanager

The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, French Guyana, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.

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Uploaded Jul 17, 2016. Captured Jun 30, 2007 13:58 in Calle José Angel, Panamá, Panama.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.5
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO125
  • 84.24mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.