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Blue-backed Tanager
Cyanicterus cyanicterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.8 cm
Weight
34.333333333333336 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Blue-backed Tanager (Cyanicterus cyanicterus) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.8 cm and a weight of 34.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 34.333333333333336 g | 1.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Cyanicterus |
| Species | Cyanicterus cyanicterus |
Distribution
Blue-backed Tanager has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-backed Tanager endangered?
The Blue-backed Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Blue-backed Tanager?
The Blue-backed Tanager has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 34.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Blue-backed Tanager belong to?
The Blue-backed Tanager (Cyanicterus cyanicterus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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