Silver-Beaked Tanager
Ramphocelus carbo
About This Species
This striking red-and-black tanager is a common sight at forest edges, clearings and shrubby second growth across northern South America, often moving in pairs or small mixed flocks with other tanagers. It feeds on fruit and insects at low to mid levels and will readily visit fruiting trees and feeders near forest edges. Mornings are the most active feeding period and give the clearest views as birds move through open perches.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- A relaxed distance of a few metres is usually fine at fruit feeders or fruiting trees where the birds are already accustomed to activity nearby; move slowly and avoid sudden movements.
- Wildlife protection laws vary across the countries within its range, so it is worth checking local regulations before disturbing nests or handling any bird.
- As a general principle, observe from a distance that does not change the bird's behaviour and never remove birds from the wild or interfere with active nests.
LCAvesPasseriformesThraupidae
Seasonal Activity
242,880 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Thraupidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.