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Black-backed Bush Tanager

Urothraupis stolzmanni

Least Concern

About

A distinctive high-altitude tanager of open Andean páramo and scrubby forest edges from Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia, black-backed bush tanagers have jet black upper parts contrasting with white underparts and are found exclusively in the open, cold, high-Andean zone above 3,000 meters. They forage in small flocks on seeds, berries, and insects in scrubby páramo vegetation. Their bold contrasting plumage is unusual among Andean tanagers. Listed as Least Concern with stable high-Andean populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Urothraupis stolzmanni (Black-backed Bush Tanager)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロシトド

Chinese 黑背丛雀

Spanish Tangara de Stolzmann

French Urotangara de Stolzmann

German Stolzmanntangare

Russian Черноспинная овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-backed Bush Tanager?

The scientific name of Black-backed Bush Tanager is Urothraupis stolzmanni. It belongs to the genus Urothraupis.

What is the conservation status of Black-backed Bush Tanager?

Black-backed Bush Tanager (Urothraupis stolzmanni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-backed Bush Tanager live?

Black-backed Bush Tanager is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Black-backed Bush Tanager belong to?

Black-backed Bush Tanager (Urothraupis stolzmanni) belongs to the genus Urothraupis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Black-backed Bush Tanager endangered?

No, Black-backed Bush Tanager (Urothraupis stolzmanni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-backed Bush Tanager belong to?

Black-backed Bush Tanager (Urothraupis stolzmanni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).