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Black-backed Tanager

Tangara peruviana

Vulnerable
Envergure
14,6 cm
Poids
22,0 g
Famille
Thraupidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

The Black-backed Tanager is a vulnerable, attractive tanager found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, particularly in coastal forest remnants. Males have a silvery-blue body with a jet-black back and bright rufous head. It is threatened by the severe fragmentation of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Poids 22,0 g 0.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP,O.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Tangara
Espèces Tangara peruviana

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-backed Tanager endangered?
The Black-backed Tanager has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black-backed Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP,O.
How big is the Black-backed Tanager?
The Black-backed Tanager has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 22.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Tanager belong to?
The Black-backed Tanager (Tangara peruviana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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