Image via Macaulay Library
Fulvous-crested Tanager
- Scientific name
- Tachyphonus surinamus
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Fulvous-crested Tanager, scientifically classified as Tachyphonus surinamus, is a passerine bird native to the humid forests of the Amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield. It was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1766. Like other members of the Thraupidae family, its evolutionary development has been defined by adaptation to dense, multi-layered forest canopies, resulting in its distinctive rounded wing and tail shapes which facilitate short, agile bursts of flight through thick vegetation.
The taxonomy of this species reflects the broader exploration of South American ornithology during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The bird's visual profile—notable for the bright yellow-orange crest found in males—has long been of interest to naturalists cataloging the high biodiversity of the Neotropics. Its design, if considered through an evolutionary lens, represents a specialized refinement for maneuvering within the shaded, complex habitats of the tropical rainforest floor and understory.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Fulvous-crested Tanager
Fulvous-crested Tanager is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Fulvous-crested Tanager on collecto.rs?
Fulvous-crested Tanager doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Fulvous-crested Tanager?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Fulvous-crested Tanager catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Fulvous-crested Tanager is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
