Pacific slope of western Andes from Colombia (southern from Risaralda) south to western slope in Ecuador (south to El Oro). Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Flame-faced Tanager (Tangara parzudakii).