Traupys ( lat. Thraupis ) - a genus of birds from the family of Tanagra ( Thraupidae ), common in Mexico and Argentina .
They like open areas such as plantations and open forests, some are common in the mountains. They feed mainly on fruits and tree seeds, sometimes nectar and insects.
Build cup-shaped nests, well hidden in shrubs and trees. The female hatches eggs alone.
These tanagra have a squeaky voice; songs consist of 5-10 repetitions.
This genus includes nine species.
- Thraupis abbas - Yellow - winged traupis
- Thraupis bonariensis - Blue-yellow traupis
- Thraupis cyanocephala - Blue Capped Traupis
- Thraupis cyanoptera - Blue - shouldered traupis
- Thraupis episcopus - Blue traupis
- Thraupis glaucocolpa
- Thraupis ornata - Decorated Traupis
- Thraupis palmarum - Palm Tanagra
- Thraupis sayaca - Blue - winged traupis
