Yellow-winged Tanager - Nest and Eggs

Nest and Eggs

The nest of the Yellow-winged Tanager is a small cup-shaped nest of dried fibers, leaves, and mosses. It is placed at mid-height on trees. The female lays 3 eggs, which are gray, mottled with brown.

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