Sericossypha albocristata, White-capped Tanager
Sericossypha albocristata, White-capped Tanager. Large, boisterous, striking tanager, found in Colombia to Peru at elevations of 1600–3200 m. It lives in humid Andean forest in groups of up to 20 individuals. Flocks of these tanagers stay in tight formation, often foraging from tree to tree together. They may eat fruits, seeds, hymenoptera, and coleoptera. Behavior and voice recall a jay and they sound quite similar especially at a distance. Sometimes travels with flocks of Turquoise Jays.
