The tanager family includes at least 240 species, such as flowers, pears, and honeykeepers. The glossy flower pear features an upwardly curved, hook-like lip that pries open the underside of beaked flowers to access nectar. Most of these tanagers are singing birds during the spring season. Tanagers are fruit-eating birds often seen in backyards. Though primarily fruit eaters, they can be attracted by colorful fruits. More than 60% of tanagers are found in South America.There are various colour of tanager but mostly 7 colours birds are seen.
Male red tanagers display bright red plumage during the breeding season, transitioning to olive green in autumn. Female tanagers undergo similar seasonal changes.
Tanagers often line their nests made of moss and algae with fine roots and hairs. Females typically lay three to five eggs.
Some tanagers follow soldier ants through the forest, feeding on insects that flee the ants’ path.
Western tanagers nest in hill forests, where females construct the nests and lay eggs. They migrate to warmer climates during winter.
Tanagers are skilled at catching insects midair. Mountain tanagers gather in groups, calling loudly in the morning to alert other groups to their location.
