What do golden tanagers eat

Every bird has a story. Discover them all with Birds of the World. Subscribe Now Already a subscriber? Sign in. Recommended Citation Cameron, J. Burns Golden Tanager Tangara arthus , version 1. In Birds of the World T. Schulenberg, Editor. Please Note: The articles or images on this page are the sole property of the authors or photographers. Please contact them directly with respect to any copyright or licensing questions.

Thank you. Beauty of Birds. Golden-hooded Tanager. Tanager Information Tanager Species Description: This tanager averages 5 inches or 13 cm in length and weighs about 19 g.

Distribution: Southern Mexico south to western Ecuador. The tail is black; legs and feet are gray. Sexes are similar but females are usually duller. Size: They are approximately five inches 13 cm long, with an average weight of 0. Behavior: This active species can often be seen in small groups and traveling with mixed species flocks. They roost in pairs or in a small family group. Diet: These omnivores eat fruits and insects. Their preference seems to be arthropods and much time is spent foraging for them.