In the humid montane forests of Central and South America, this sapphire-and-ink jewel moves through the canopy with lively assurance. It feeds on ripe fruits, nectar, and small insects, flashing deep blues and velvet black as it shifts between sun and shadow. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet role in forest renewal — dispersing seeds into cool, misty understories and helping sustain plant life across mountain slopes. A bold contrast of color in drifting fog, yet a gentle architect of cloud-forest balance.
Blue-and-black Tanager 👇
