What only miracles you will not see in nature. They are the most diverse. There is a frightening look and there are those inhabitants of the planet from whom it is impossible to tear their eyes off.
It is to such beauties of the earth that the tanager belongs — a bird from the family of tanagres, belonging to the species of new tin birds. This amazing bird is considered one of the most beautiful representatives of birds.
With its beauty, it eclipsed almost all of its fellows. There is nothing more beautiful than watching such incredible beauty in flight. All the most intense colors gathered in her plumage.
You look and the eye just rejoices. Tanagra in the photo is something amazing and seemingly non-existent at first glance. You wonder how much beauty can be in one living being.
Tangara chilensis is a rainbow bird of the multicolor plumage
Description and features of the bird Tanagry
Paradise tanagru is also called a seven-colored bird because all the colors of the rainbow are gathered in its plumage. Her movements in flight lead the observer into a spellbound stupor, and the color of the plumage delights. Seeing once this miracle of nature is simply impossible to forget.
The size of this bird is relatively small. It can grow up to 15 cm. In females there are no significant differences from the males in appearance. Only the voice of the males sounds much louder and more melodious.
The most remarkable and distinctive feature of the bird’s tag is of course its plumage. It contains almost all the colors. Bright green feathers predominate on the bird’s head , they are darker on the belly, imperceptibly turning into a turquoise hue.
In the photo the tangara chilensis
On the tail and wings of this wonderful feathered yellow tones predominate. On the back is rich red feathers, with a transition to the edges of the tail and wings in black color. Admire this beauty and diversity of colors can be infinite.
In nature, there are about 240 species of tanagr. All of them are bright and saturated color, which varies somewhat depending on their habitat. The smallest representative of these birds is considered to be a white-faced spiked-headed bird.
It grows no more than 9 cm and has a weight of about 7 g. A large representative of these birds are weeds tanagry. Their length can reach up to 28 cm, and weight up to 80 g. It is worth mentioning the red tanagre , in the plumage of which bright red tones prevail. They are perfectly combined with black plumage wings.
In the photo the tangara chilensis
The habitat of the bird Tanagry
Tanagri preferred tropical rainforests for their habitat . It is there that they are most comfortable. They can be found in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil , Ecuador.
These birds lead a secretive lifestyle, so it’s not always possible to trace them. One can learn about the location of the tanagr by their beautiful and incomparable singing.
In their habitats observed wet and dry season. Therefore, all birds and animals have to adapt to such cycles of nature.
For the construction of their nests tanagry choose the tops of evergreen tropical trees. There the birds feel completely safe when it comes to enemies.
Also on the top it is easier for them to hatch eggs in conditions of high humidity, which has a beneficial effect on the well-being of future chicks. They are almost impossible to meet in the southern places of the Amazon. Birds also do not like to appear in open areas.
The nature and lifestyle of tanagry
The bird of paradise tanagra wakes up with the first rays of the sun. While all the neighboring residents are still sleeping soundly, she puts herself in order — she cleans feathers and bathes in the morning dew. At that time, when other birds only wake up the tenagry in perfect order enjoying their singing.
They have a kind and friendly disposition, so all birds with great pleasure spend time with them. Birds do not like loneliness. They prefer to live in small flocks of 5-10 individuals.
Due to its bright plumage and flexible temper, problems with birds companions never arise. Tanagri have increased caution and anxiety. They are great neighbors. They never fly into foreign territory and do not violate the borders of foreign possessions.
As such, the enemies of the birds most likely do not exist. Their hidden lifestyle makes it impossible to understand this. But in view of the fact that tanagres prefer to live very high even if they wish to harm them, it is unlikely that anyone will succeed. But the tarantula hunters are still afraid and try to avoid meeting with them, which they can be said to do without problems.
People often catch tanagr in order to maintain their homes. With good and proper care for them, the birds feel fine and comfortable in captivity, quickly getting used to their new home and environment.
Tanaga bird food
For tanagry is very important to be close to water. Water bird consumes in large quantities. But, as they say, water alone will not be full. For normal well-being, a bird needs plant and animal food.
In the course are small insects , as well as bananas, pears, oranges, dates. Birds search for food in the intervals between putting themselves in order and singing.
It is desirable for a bird living in captivity to provide the same fortified and nutritious food. Only in such conditions the feathery will have excellent health and mood.
Reproduction and life expectancy of the bird of Tanagry
At the beginning of the mating season, the birds are in search of a partner. For this, the males include all their charm, show the diversity of their plumage. This period falls on the rainy season from April to June.
In the photo paradise tangara chilensis
When the birds find each other, they think about their home. For its construction they need a building material. The search for moss, brushwood, large leaves, the female is engaged in all their free time. At this time, her partner takes care of the feeding of birds.When the issue of housing is resolved the female of the Tanagry lays about 2-3 eggs, of which, in just 14 days, small and defenseless, rainbow-colored chicks appear. All the time the eggs are hatched, the female is fully provided with food by her male. After the appearance of the kids, both parents are connected to the search for food.
There were cases when completely outsiders and their neighbors-birds took part in feeding babies of Tanagr. With regard to the life expectancy of these amazing birds, then until now, researchers have not been able to find out because of the great caution and secrecy of the birds.
What only miracles you will not see in nature. They are the most diverse. There is a frightening look and there are those inhabitants of the planet from whom it is impossible to tear their eyes off.
On a photo the motley Tangara chilensis
It is to such beauties of the earth that the tanager belongs — a bird from the family of tanagres, belonging to the species of new tin birds. This amazing bird is considered one of the most beautiful representatives of birds.
