About the Silvery Tanager
The silver-backed tanager, also known as the silvery tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in southern Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is regularly spotted at Machu Picchu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia viridicollis |
| Species Codes | siltan1, SITA, SBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silvery Tanager belong to?
The Silvery Tanager (Stilpnia viridicollis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Silvery Tanager?
The silver-backed tanager, also known as the silvery tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in southern Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is regularly spotted at Machu Picchu....
Where can I report a Silvery Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Silvery Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code siltan1, or on iNaturalist.
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