The green-edged tanager, also known as Tangara cyanoventris in scientific terms, belongs to the tanager family and is commonly found in the Andes Mountains of South America. Its unique blue-green coloration, which sparkles in the sunlight, makes it easy to identify.

The Gilt-edged Tanager is a small bird that belongs to the passerine family. It measures approximately 12 cm in length and weighs around 11 grams. The male and female of this species have different coloured feathers. The male boasts a bright blue-green head and back with a golden patch on his back and yellow underparts. On the other hand, the female has a less vibrant appearance, with a greenish-blue head and back, yellow underparts, and no golden patch.

The Gilt-edged Tanager is famous for its love of high altitudes and can usually be found in damp forests and cloud forests. These birds are commonly seen foraging for food at the uppermost branches of trees, where they consume fruits, seeds, and insects.
