Golden Tanager

The Golden Tanager occurs widely along both slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, inhabiting humid montane forests and forest edges typically between 1,000 and 2,500 meters. It is generally common in suitable habitat, often seen in mixed-species flocks foraging in the canopy for fruit and insects, with its brilliant golden-yellow plumage and black wings making it one of the region’s most striking tanagers. The species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a broad Andean range and a stable population despite localized habitat loss. Natural history observations highlight its social foraging behavior, subtle vocalizations, and preference for mature forest, though nesting biology remains only lightly documented.