Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Swallow Tanager is an uncommon breeding migrant from South America. They can be found on forested slopes in the Northern Range on Trinidad between April and August, generally above 500m. It is not found on Tobago.

Length: 14-15 cm

Weight: 25.9-35 g

Swallow Tanager, immature male, adult female, adult male (L-R), May 2019

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