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Black-faced Tanager

Schistochlamys melanopis

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,8 cm
Peso
34,5 g
Família
Thraupidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) is a bird species in the family Thraupidae (tanagers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.8 cm and a weight of 34.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Black-faced Tanager is a medium-sized tanager with pale gray plumage, a dark back, and a striking black face and throat contrasting with its otherwise clean appearance. It inhabits open woodland, cerrado scrubland, forest edges, and second growth from Colombia and Venezuela to Bolivia and much of Brazil. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects, often foraging in the open on shrubs and low trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,8 cm 6.6 in
Peso 34,5 g 1.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Schistochlamys
Espécies Schistochlamys melanopis

Distribution

Black-faced Tanager has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Black-faced Tanager endangered?
The Black-faced Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.
How big is the Black-faced Tanager?
The Black-faced Tanager has a wingspan of 16.8 cm, weight of 34.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Tanager belong to?
The Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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