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Purplish-mantled Tanager

Iridosornis porphyrocephalus

Near Threatened

About

A brilliantly colored Andean tanager with deep purplish-blue mantle and chestnut flanks contrasting with black face and wings, purplish-mantled tanagers inhabit humid cloud forest and forest edges at elevations of 1,000–2,200 meters in Colombia and Ecuador. Males display strikingly iridescent purple mantle plumage that shimmers in canopy light. They inhabit forest interior and edge in pairs and small groups, foraging on fruit and insects. Listed as Vulnerable due to significant deforestation of Colombian and Ecuadorian cloud forest.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Iridosornis porphyrocephalus (Purplish-mantled Tanager)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニジフウキンチョウ

Chinese 紫背彩裸鼻雀

Spanish Musguerito Gargantilla

French Tangara à cape bleue

German Purpurmanteltangare

Russian Пурпурная иридосорния

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purplish-mantled Tanager?

The scientific name of Purplish-mantled Tanager is Iridosornis porphyrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Iridosornis.

What is the conservation status of Purplish-mantled Tanager?

Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purplish-mantled Tanager live?

Purplish-mantled Tanager is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Purplish-mantled Tanager belong to?

Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) belongs to the genus Iridosornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

What kingdom does Purplish-mantled Tanager belong to?

Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Purplish-mantled Tanager?

The closest relatives of Purplish-mantled Tanager in the genus Iridosornis include Golden-crowned Tanager, Golden-collared Tanager, Yellow-scarfed Tanager, Yellow-throated Tanager.