Tanager Blue-and-Gold (Bangsia arcaei) near endemic – Costa Rica

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Tanager Blue-and-Gold (Bangsia arcaei) near endemic – Costa Rica

This Blue-and-Gold Tanager was a real skulker who refused to expose itself fully.  Often mistaken for a Euphonia but does not have a tawny or yellow crown.  Note it has a red eye in good light.

  • Species:Blue-and-Gold Tanager (Bangsia arcaei)
  • Bird Type:Adult - near endemic
  • FamilyTanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
  • Date Taken20160302
  • Location:Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • Area:Braulio Carrillo
  • Country:Costa Rica
  • Region:America Central
Photo File Ref: BCA08715a Tanager Blue-and-Gold NE 3 Braulio Carrillo Nat Park Costa Rica Mar16 PH2_0661
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