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South America
Cobalt Tanager
Cyanerpes cyanocephala
About this species
Bird-watchers in South America often spot the Cobalt Tanager in tropical settings. This Thraupidae species is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
The Cobalt Tanager is part of the order Passeriformes and the Thraupidae family. Its preferred habitat is tropical, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Thraupidae family and Passeriformes order.