Golden Tanager
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tanagers and Allies

Golden Tanager

Tangara arthus

NENot Evaluated
Family
Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The golden tanager (Tangara arthus) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes (from Bolivia and northwards) and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America.
Its plumage is overall golden-yellow with black to the back, wings, tail and ear-coverts. Some subspecies are partially/largely brown below.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.