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Black-chested Mountain-tanager

Cnemathraupis eximia

Least Concern
Wingspan
23.3 cm
Weight
60.050000000000004 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Black-chested Mountain-tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.3 cm and a weight of 60.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

The Black-chested Mountain-tanager is a large, striking tanager of Andean cloud forests and paramo edges in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, with males displaying bold black, turquoise-blue, and yellow plumage with a prominent black breast band. It inhabits the canopy of humid montane forests and shrubby paramo margins at elevations from 2,000 to 3,500 meters. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.3 cm 9.2 in
Weight 60.050000000000004 g 2.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Cnemathraupis
Species Cnemathraupis eximia

Distribution

Black-chested Mountain-tanager has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-chested Mountain-tanager endangered?
The Black-chested Mountain-tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-chested Mountain-tanager?
The Black-chested Mountain-tanager has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 60.050000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Black-chested Mountain-tanager belong to?
The Black-chested Mountain-tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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