The Palm tanager (Thraupis palmarum), so called because of its affinity for palms, is one of the most widespread and familiar birds of humid lowland forests of the neotropics, from Nicaragua south to southern Brazil. Easily missed because of its olive green plumage. Its overall plumage is dull olive-green with a paler crown. The flight feathers are black, and the long tail is black edged with green. A yellow wingbar shows in flight. Males and females look alike, although females may be somewhat paler. The Palm Tanager eat a wide variety of small fruit. They also regularly take some nectar and insects, including caterpillars.
