Bay-headed Tanager(Bay-and-blue ssp.)

The Bay-headed Tanager occurs along both slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes and in adjacent lowland foothills, inhabiting humid forests, forest edges, and secondary growth typically between 500 and 2,000 meters. It is generally uncommon but regularly observed, often joining mixed-species flocks in the midstory and canopy, where it forages for fruit and insects with agile movements. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad Neotropical range and a stable population that tolerates moderate habitat disturbance. Natural history observations highlight its chestnut-colored head, iridescent green body, and quiet vocalizations, though its nesting biology in Ecuador remains poorly documented.