[2] It is found in Colombia and Ecuador, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Tanager finches have a white stomach, which contrasts its rust or light orange body color, and dark brown legs.

[3] The tanager finch can be found foraging in moist undergrowth, beneath low shrubs, and in leaf litter of mossy forests.

Their population has been experiencing continuous decline due to the decrease in the size and quality of their habitat.

These threats include residential and commercial development, transportation corridors, and wood harvesting.

This is due to annual and perennial non-timber crops, plantations, and livestock farming.

[4] Tanager finch nests are usually egg shaped and made of moss.