About the Chestnut-backed Tanager
The chestnut-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in southern Brazil, north-eastern Argentina, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay in mature forests up to 1000m elevation. It is closely related to the rarer black-backed tanager, which have identical plumage except for the males' mantle. Females of the two species are virtually indistinguishable by plumage. This bird is characterized by its blue-green breast and chestnut back. It was previously considered a color morph of the black-backed tanager ; however, Stilpnia is not known to be polymorphic, and the two species have different habitat preferences and breeding range. The tanager is reported as fairly common in part of its range and unlikely to face any particular threats; as a result, the IUCN has listed it as being of Least Concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia preciosa |
| Species Codes | chbtan1, CBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-backed Tanager belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Tanager (Stilpnia preciosa) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-backed Tanager?
The chestnut-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in southern Brazil, north-eastern Argentina, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay in mature forests up to 1000m elevation. It is closely related to the rarer black-backed tanager, which have identical plumage except for ...
Where can I report a Chestnut-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbtan1, or on iNaturalist.