About the Black-backed Tanager
The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family. It is endemic to the forests and shrubs of south-eastern Brazil. When first described, it was mistakenly believed that it originates from Peru, leading to the misleading scientific name peruviana. It is closely related to the chestnut-backed tanager, and the two have sometimes been considered conspecific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia peruviana |
| Species Codes | blbtan1, BBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Tanager belong to?
The Black-backed Tanager (Stilpnia peruviana) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Tanager?
The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family. It is endemic to the forests and shrubs of south-eastern Brazil. When first described, it was mistakenly believed that it originates from Peru, leading to the misleading scientific name peruviana. It is closely related to the chest...
Where can I report a Black-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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