Natural History of Ecuador's Mainland Avifauna (NHEMA).

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Thlypopsis ornata, Rufous-chested Tanager

Family Thraupidae, Order Passeriformes

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This page was created by Harold F. Greeney in 2005. It is updated periodically and should be cited in the manner outlined on the NHEMA species list page.

Abstract:

 


Relevant publications:

Greeney, H.F., M. Juina, & F. Sornoza. (in preparation). The nests of two Ecuadorian tanagers. Ornitologia Neotropical


Ecuadorian breeding dates:

DATE

LOCATION

STAGE

SOURCE of data

17 March 2005

Yungilla, Azuay

Nestling

Greeney, Juina, & Sornoza in prep.


Photographs:

Nest of Thlypopsis ornata, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Additional photographs of T. ornata

Nest of Thlypopsis ornata, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Nest of Thlypopsis ornata, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Nestlings in nest of Thlypopsis ornata, note fecal sac on rim in foreground, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Nest of Thlypopsis ornata, note fecal sac on rim of nest to left, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Nestling of Thlypopsis ornata, wing pin feathers broken sheaths 5-10 mm, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

Nestling of Thlypopsis ornata, wing pin feathers broken sheaths 5-10 mm, 17 March 2005, Yungilla, Azuay, Ecuador. Photo by Harold F. Greeney

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