{"id":235051,"date":"2026-02-03T12:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/?post_type=fauna&#038;p=235051"},"modified":"2026-02-04T00:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T05:41:45","slug":"golden-tanager-tangara-arthus","status":"publish","type":"fauna","link":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/faune-2\/golden-tanager-tangara-arthus\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Tanager"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tangara arthus<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":246691,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":""},"collection":[],"country":[11],"fauna-group":[27487],"fauna-type":[27217],"class_list":["post-235051","fauna","type-fauna","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-colombia","fauna-group-tanagers","fauna-type-birds"],"acf":{"scientific_name":"Tangara arthus","animal_description":"The Golden Tanager (*Tangara arthus*) is a vibrant jewel of the Andean cloud forests, instantly recognizable by its luminous, honey-yellow plumage that seems to glow against the dense green canopy. Measuring approximately 13 centimeters, this small songbird is distinguished by its striking black ear patches and delicate dark streaking across its back and wings, creating a high-contrast aesthetic that is both elegant and bold. Beyond its radiant appearance, the Golden Tanager is a highly social and active species, frequently serving as a core member of mixed-species foraging flocks as it darts through the mid-story in search of berries and small insects. Found throughout the humid highlands of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia, this bird\u2019s brilliant coloration and energetic presence make it one of the most iconic and sought-after sightings for birdwatchers in the neotropics.","animal_habitat":"This species is distributed throughout the subtropical and lower temperate zones of the Andes Mountains in South America. Its range extends from the coastal cordilleras of Venezuela through the mountain chains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, reaching as far south as central Bolivia. It is typically found at elevations between 700 and 2,500 meters, though local variations in altitude occur across its extensive geographical range.\r\n\r\nIt primarily inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest borders. Within these environments, it favors the canopy and middle levels of the vegetation but is also frequently observed in secondary growth and clearings with scattered trees. Its presence is closely tied to areas with high moisture levels and a consistent supply of fruiting trees and shrubs.","animal_behavior_and_reproduction":"These birds are highly social and are typically observed in pairs or small family groups, often serving as core members of mixed-species foraging flocks. They exhibit an active and agile behavior, moving rapidly through the canopy and sub-canopy to glean insects from foliage or consume small fruits. While they are not aggressively territorial, they maintain group cohesion through frequent, high-pitched vocalizations and social preening.\r\n\r\nDuring the breeding season, they form monogamous pairs and construct compact, cup-shaped nests hidden among mosses and epiphytes. The female typically lays two speckled eggs and handles the majority of the incubation, though both parents are deeply involved in provisioning the nestlings once they hatch. A notable aspect of their reproductive strategy is the occasional occurrence of cooperative breeding, where older offspring or non-breeding adults assist the primary pair in feeding and defending the brood, thereby increasing the survival rate of the young.","diet":"The Golden Tanager is primarily a frugivore, with a diet heavily concentrated on a wide variety of small berries and fruits found throughout the humid Andean forest canopy. While fruit serves as its main nutritional staple, this bird is also an opportunistic insectivore, frequently gleaning spiders, beetles, and larvae from the undersides of leaves or moss-covered branches. An interesting aspect of its feeding behavior is its remarkable agility; it is often observed performing acrobatic maneuvers, such as hanging upside down or clinging to thin vertical stems, to reach berries that are inaccessible to less nimble species. Additionally, these birds play a vital ecological role as seed dispersers, as they often swallow small fruits whole and pass the seeds through their digestive tracts intact. They are highly social foragers, typically moving through the treetops in mixed-species flocks to capitalize on shared knowledge of seasonal fruiting trees and to increase their safety while feeding.","colors":"The Golden Tanager is characterized by brilliant, saturated golden-yellow plumage across its head and underparts, contrasted by heavy black longitudinal streaking on the mantle. Its wings and tail are primarily black with vibrant yellow-green edging, while a distinctive black or chestnut ear patch marks the face. This high-contrast patterning acts as disruptive coloration, helping the bird blend into the dappled sunlight and shifting shadows of the Andean cloud forest canopy.","fun_facts":"The Golden Tanager is a master of acrobatic foraging, frequently hanging completely upside down to pluck berries or snatch insects from the undersides of leaves. While its brilliant yellow plumage seems conspicuous, it actually serves as a form of disruptive camouflage in the sun-dappled canopy, where the bird\u2019s bright body mimics patches of flickering light. These social birds are often the energetic \"core\" of mixed-species flocks, using sharp, metallic chips to lead other species through the forest. Interestingly, they are known to engage in \"anting,\" a behavior where they rub live ants onto their feathers, likely using the insects' formic acid as a natural defense against parasites.","conservation_status_&_efforts":"This species is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List due to its extremely large geographic range across the Andes and a population trend that is considered stable. Although a comprehensive global census has not been performed, it remains common and widespread throughout its distribution. The primary threats it faces are habitat fragmentation and deforestation resulting from agricultural expansion and logging. However, it demonstrates a level of adaptability by successfully occupying forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth areas.\r\n\r\nBecause the population is not currently at immediate risk, there are few conservation measures specifically tailored only to this bird. Instead, its protection relies on broader initiatives aimed at preserving Andean cloud forests and montane ecosystems. It occurs in numerous established protected areas and national parks across South America, which mitigate the impact of land-use changes. Current efforts focus primarily on monitoring habitat loss trends to ensure that regional development does not compromise its long-term survival.","endemic":false,"conservation_status":"Least Concern","ebird_link":{"title":"View on Ebird","url":"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/goltan1","target":"_blank"},"animal_related_page":{"title":"View on Animalia","url":"https:\/\/animalia.bio\/golden-tanager","target":"_blank"},"fauna_family":"Thraupidae","fauna_known_nicknames":"Tangara dor\u00e9e, Tangara Dorada","fauna_average_length":"13\u201313.5 cm \/ 5.1\u20135.3 in","fauna_average_weight":"18\u201324 g \/ 0.63\u20130.85 oz","fauna_wingspan":"18\u201322 cm \/ 7.1\u20138.7 in","fauna_key_physical_feature":"Brilliant golden-yellow plumage with a distinct black crescent-shaped ear patch","fauna_primary_diet":"Omnivore (Primarily Frugivore and Insectivore)","fauna_geographical_range":"Andean highlands from Venezuela and Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia","fauna_preferred_habitat":"Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and forest borders","fauna_social_structure":"Social; often found in pairs or small groups and frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks","fauna_breeding_site":"Open cup nests typically hidden in dense foliage or mossy trees","fauna_conservation_status":"Least Concern (LC)","fauna_population_trend":"Stable","fauna_spanish_name":"Tangara dorada","fauna_french_name":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fauna\/235051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fauna"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/fauna"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/246691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"collection","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/collection?post=235051"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=235051"},{"taxonomy":"fauna-group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fauna-group?post=235051"},{"taxonomy":"fauna-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fauna-type?post=235051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}