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Black-and-gold Tanager
Bangsia melanochlamys
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
17.7 cm
Weight
37.1 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-and-gold Tanager is a vulnerable, vividly colored tanager restricted to humid montane forests in a small area of the Colombian Andes. Males have glossy black upperparts and golden-yellow underparts and face. It is threatened by severe deforestation in the Colombian Chocó region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.7 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 37.1 g | 1.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Bangsia |
| Species | Bangsia melanochlamys |
Distribution
Black-and-gold Tanager has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-and-gold Tanager endangered?
The Black-and-gold Tanager has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Black-and-gold Tanager?
The Black-and-gold Tanager has a wingspan of 17.7 cm, weight of 37.1 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-gold Tanager belong to?
The Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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