Black-backed Tanager
Stilpnia peruviana
The Black-backed Tanager (Stilpnia peruviana) is a rare tanager found in 2 countries. The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family.
About the Black-backed Tanager
The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family. It is endemic to the forests and shrubs of south-eastern Brazil. When first described, it was mistakenly believed that it originates from Peru, leading to the misleading scientific name peruviana. It is closely related to the chestnut-backed tanager, and the two have sometimes been considered conspecific.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-backed Tanager look like?
- The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family.
- Where can you see a Black-backed Tanager?
- The Black-backed Tanager occurs in 2 countries, including Brazil and Uruguay.
- What birds look similar to a Black-backed Tanager?
- The Black-backed Tanager is most easily confused with the Lesser Antillean Tanager, the Straw-backed Tanager and the Green-capped Tanager.
- Is the Black-backed Tanager endangered?
- The Black-backed Tanager is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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