| SILVER-BEAKED TANAGER |
| Ramphocelus carbo |
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Range: |
South America east of the Andes |
The Silver-beaked tanager is a very dark bird. They have deep red plumage and maroon coloring on their throat and chest. The silver beaked tanager male has a silvery-white beak while the female has a gray bill. The female birds build the nests alone in the shape of a small basket. The birds lay two eggs during the breeding season. The eggs will hatch 12 days after the incubation period. The bi
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| Habitat: |
Forest borders, clearings and gardens |
| Diet: |
Fruits, insects and nectar |
| Status: |
Common |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Length: 18cm
Weight: 25 g |
| Lifespan: |
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| Reproduction & Offspring: |
11-12 day incubation period. |
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