Crimson-backed Tanager
Ramphocelus dimidiatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The crimson-backed tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is native to Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela and has an introduced population in French Polynesia. A local name in Panama is sangre de toro ("Blood of the bull").
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Crimson-backed tanager
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
