About the Moss-backed Tanager
The moss-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a chunky, large-headed tanager with moss-green upperparts, dark blue-tinged dark green wings, olive green underparts, a bright golden yellow patch on the chest, and black head with shining blue sides. It is endemic to the Western Andes of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, where it inhabits dense, humid Pacific slope forests. It feeds on insects and fruit. It is classified as being of least concern on the IUCN Red List due to its sufficiently large range and population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Bangsia edwardsi |
| Species Codes | mobtan1, MBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moss-backed Tanager belong to?
The Moss-backed Tanager (Bangsia edwardsi) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Moss-backed Tanager?
The moss-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a chunky, large-headed tanager with moss-green upperparts, dark blue-tinged dark green wings, olive green underparts, a bright golden yellow patch on the chest, and black head with shini...
Where can I report a Moss-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Moss-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mobtan1, or on iNaturalist.