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Azure-shouldered Tanager
Tangara cyanoptera
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.2 cm
Weight
43.0 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Azure-shouldered Tanager is a tanager endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, weighing about 43g with a wingspan of 19.2cm. It has green plumage with striking azure-blue shoulder patches and forages in the forest canopy and edges. It feeds on fruit, nectar, and insects, often in mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.2 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 43.0 g | 1.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Thraupidae (Tanagers) |
| Genus | Tangara |
| Species | Tangara cyanoptera |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azure-shouldered Tanager endangered?
The Azure-shouldered Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure-shouldered Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
How big is the Azure-shouldered Tanager?
The Azure-shouldered Tanager has a wingspan of 19.2 cm, weight of 43.0 g.
What order and family does the Azure-shouldered Tanager belong to?
The Azure-shouldered Tanager (Tangara cyanoptera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.
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