About the Masked Mountain Tanager
The masked mountain tanager is a vulnerable species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tephrophilus. This large and colourful tanager is endemic to elfin forest, woodland and shrub in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru. It is generally rare or uncommon, and is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tephrophilus wetmorei |
| Species Codes | mamtan1, MAMT, MMTA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Mountain Tanager belong to?
The Masked Mountain Tanager (Tephrophilus wetmorei) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Masked Mountain Tanager?
The Masked Mountain Tanager is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Masked Mountain Tanager?
The masked mountain tanager is a vulnerable species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tephrophilus. This large and colourful tanager is endemic to elfin forest, woodland and shrub in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru. It i...
Where can I report a Masked Mountain Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Mountain Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mamtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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