White-rumped Tanager
Cypsnagra hirundinacea
The White-rumped Tanager (Cypsnagra hirundinacea) is a rare tanager found in 5 countries, weighing about 31 g. The white-rumped tanager is a South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the White-rumped Tanager
The white-rumped tanager is a South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Cypsnagra.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in French Guiana.
When to see it
Best months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-rumped Tanager look like?
- The white-rumped tanager is a South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
- How big is a White-rumped Tanager?
- The White-rumped Tanager is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a White-rumped Tanager?
- The White-rumped Tanager occurs in 5 countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Suriname.
- What birds look similar to a White-rumped Tanager?
- The White-rumped Tanager is most easily confused with the Large Ground Finch, the Lesser Grass Finch and the Barbados Bullfinch.
- Is the White-rumped Tanager endangered?
- The White-rumped Tanager is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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