thrush-tanager

The thrush-tanager (Rhodinocichla rosea) is a bird species found in the lowlands from Mexico to Venezuela. It is sometimes considered to be in its own family, Rhodinocichlidae. Tanagers, in general, are songbirds belonging to the family Thraupidae, with most species inhabiting tropical forests and gardens in the New World. They are typically small, between 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) long, and are known for their vibrant plumage, often featuring brilliant reds, yellows, greens, blues, and black. Their diet primarily consists of fruit, though some species also eat insects.1