The Bay-headed Tanager (Tangara gyrola) is a vibrantly-colored, tropical bird that occurs in Costa Rica, Panama, and in much of northern South America. This species is highly variable geographically, with no fewer than nine recognized subspecies, making it one of the most phenotypically diverse of all Tangara tanagers (only the Golden Tanager Tangara arthus has as many subspecies). The Bay-headed Tanager also is genetically diverse, indicating that more that it may include more than one species. The Bay-headed Tanager commonly occurs found in the canopy of humid forest. They also inhabit nearby clearings with scattered trees, semi-open areas, and tall second growth forests. Their diet mainly consists of fruits, but they frequently eat insects. A real joy to find and photograph... A tough little guy to capture in drizzle, overcast, and low light... Happy New Year to All.... Please hover over image and click on..darken the canvas :)
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