The scarlet-rumped tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) is found in the lowland forests of Central America, especially in Costa Rica and Panama. The males are particularly eye-catching, with deep black plumage set off by a brilliant scarlet patch on the lower back that seems to glow when they fly. These tanagers are often seen in pairs or small groups, in search of fruit and insects. Despite their bold colors, they’re surprisingly quiet, communicating with soft chips as they forage. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1800, f/5.6 at 1/50th of a second.
Beautiful bird, Sean, & so reminiscent of our red-winged blackbirds! I have recently photographed a number of our r-w bbs. They differ from the scarlet-rumped tanager by way of their frequent melodic & loud song that fills the air surrounding the cat-tailed pond habitat where they reside in early spring. Like the scarlet-rumped tanager, the males are black with brilliant, showy red epaulets. Nice shot of your tanager & I love the color in those flower-like berries!
Lovely shot, Sean! The color variety in this photo is delightful, with the pink and purple berries, the bold black, red, and arresting blue beak of the tanager , all against a soft green “cushion” of leaves, transports us . Thanks for the mini trip to Costa Rica !
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The scarlet-rumped tanager (Ramphocelus passerinii) is found in the lowland forests of Central America, especially in Costa Rica and Panama. The males are particularly eye-catching, with deep black plumage set off by a brilliant scarlet patch on the lower back that seems to glow when they fly. These tanagers are often seen in pairs or small groups, in search of fruit and insects. Despite their bold colors, they’re surprisingly quiet, communicating with soft chips as they forage. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1800, f/5.6 at 1/50th of a second.
Beautiful bird, Sean, & so reminiscent of our red-winged blackbirds! I have recently photographed a number of our r-w bbs. They differ from the scarlet-rumped tanager by way of their frequent melodic & loud song that fills the air surrounding the cat-tailed pond habitat where they reside in early spring. Like the scarlet-rumped tanager, the males are black with brilliant, showy red epaulets. Nice shot of your tanager & I love the color in those flower-like berries!
Lovely shot, Sean! The color variety in this photo is delightful, with the pink and purple berries, the bold black, red, and arresting blue beak of the tanager , all against a soft green “cushion” of leaves, transports us . Thanks for the mini trip to Costa Rica !