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Black-and-white Tanager
Conothraupis speculigera
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.2 cm
Weight
24.666666666666668 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-and-white Tanager is a striking tanager found in deciduous forests and scrub on the western slopes of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru. Males have bold black-and-white plumage with a white wing patch. It forages in the forest canopy for fruit and insects, often in mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Weight | 24.666666666666668 g | 0.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Conothraupis |
| Species | Conothraupis speculigera |
Distribution
Black-and-white Tanager has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-and-white Tanager endangered?
The Black-and-white Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-and-white Tanager?
The Black-and-white Tanager has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 24.666666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Tanager belong to?
The Black-and-white Tanager (Conothraupis speculigera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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