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Tangara cyanoptera
It measures 18 cm long and weighs 43 g (male). It has full and compact body; thick, strong, finelly pointed beak; short, strong legs with fingers carrying sharp nails, long wings and tail. The general color of the plumage is slate blue dorsally and blue-gray on the bottom, being lighter at the throat. At the meeting of the wings, the blue color is stronger. The female staining is a little lighter.
Virgin and secondary forests, orchards and gardens of urban and rural areas. Forms bands of up to 15 individuals.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2015
Submitted on Oct 13, 2015
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