Crimson-collared Tanager
Ramphocelus sanguinolentus
(L 7.5-8" Wt 3 oz)
Striking red breast and nape and
large light bill are characteristic
...common in Caribbean lowlands.
large light bill are characteristic
...common in Caribbean lowlands.
Rancho Naturalista
09Jan2008
Ramphocelus in Greek means bill
spot or stain; sanguinolentus in
Latin means bloody, or blood-
stained.
spot or stain; sanguinolentus in
Latin means bloody, or blood-
stained.
© David L.
Ross
Macaulay
Library
Ross
Macaulay
Library
© Wikipedia
Birds have special importance
because they are the means by
which you orient yourself to your
country.
because they are the means by
which you orient yourself to your
country.
(Julian Huxley)
La Selva Lodge
19Jan2022