Rufous-headed Tanager

Cyanoderma ruficeps

The Rufous-headed Tanager (Cyanoderma ruficeps) is a small passerine bird native to the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil. It is characterized by its striking rufous head and upperparts, contrasting with a bright yellow underbelly. This tanager is often found in the canopy of humid forests, where it forages for insects and fruits. It is known for its melodious song, which contributes to the rich avian chorus of its habitat. The Rufous-headed Tanager is vulnerable to habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, and its conservation status is currently listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Humid forests of the Atlantic Forest