Green-headed tanager Oct 24, 2026

In much of Brazil, July is synonymous with cold weather, mist and muted tones. The green-headed tanager goes in the opposite direction. Green, blue, turquoise, yellow, black, orange and touches of violet come together on a body just over 13 centimetres long, appearing among the branches like a living argument for extravagance. It is no surprise that it frequently features on lists of the most beautiful birds in the world.

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