The Olive Tanagers (Chlorothraupis carmioli), also known as Carmiol’s Tanager (but see taxonomic info further down), is a species of bird traditionally placed in the family Thraupidae (Tanagers), though some recent evidence suggests it is better placed in Cardinalidae (Cardinals). For more information, see our guide on birds. For more information, see our guide on backyard birds. For more information, see our guide on birds of prey.
It is often split into two species:
- Carmiol’s Tanager (C. carmioli, incl. subspecies magnirostris and lutescens). Found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and far north-western Colombia (near the Panama border).
- Olive Tanagers (C. frenata; monotypic). Found locally in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Tanager Information … Tanager Species … Tanager Species Photo Gallery According to RSPB, this species is well documented.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forests. According to eBird, this species is well documented.
