The dimorphism is so extreme that early naturalists described them as separate species: the black male with white shoulders that flash in flight, the female rufous-cinnamon from head to toe. They travel always together along the forest edges, eating fruit and insects.
Behaviour
In faithful pairs that work shrubs and fruiting trees. It visits fruit feeders at the lodges.
How and when to see it
All year round on forest edges and gardens with fruit trees. Seeing the pair together is the double prize.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where white-lined tanager has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where white-lined tanager lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0 - Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameWhite-lined Tanager
- Scientific nameTachyphonus rufus
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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