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Yellow-lored Tanager
- Scientific name
- Chlorothraupis frenata
- Family
- Cardinalidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Yellow-lored Tanager, scientifically known as Chlorothraupis frenata, is a passerine bird native to the humid forests of the eastern Andes. Historically categorized within the Cardinalidae family, its taxonomy has been a subject of interest for ornithologists studying neotropical biodiversity. The species was identified for its distinct, relatively uniform olive-green plumage and the characteristic yellow lores—the small region between the eye and the bill—that provide its common name.
The bird's evolutionary design features rounded wings and a rounded tail, physical traits well-adapted to its life in the dense, shaded understory of montane forests. These anatomical features allow for the short, maneuverable flights necessary to navigate thick vegetation. Ornithologists often highlight these birds as representative of the complex ecological niche-filling occurring in Andean cloud forests, where they are frequently observed foraging in small, active groups.
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