About the Blue-backed Tanager
The blue-backed tanager is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Cyanicterus. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Cyanicterus cyanicterus |
| Species Codes | blbtan2, BBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-backed Tanager belong to?
The Blue-backed Tanager (Cyanicterus cyanicterus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-backed Tanager?
The blue-backed tanager is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Cyanicterus. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Blue-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbtan2, or on iNaturalist.
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