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Schleiertangare

Schistochlamys melanopis

Least Concern

About

A medium-sized tanager with a distinctive black face mask contrasting with grey-white body plumage, black-faced tanagers inhabit forest edges, secondary woodland, cerrado, and open scrub across a broad range from Colombia and Venezuela south through the Guianas and Brazil. They are adaptable birds tolerant of disturbed and degraded habitats, foraging on fruit, berries, and insects in pairs and small groups. Listed as Least Concern and among the more common tanagers in disturbed habitats across northern South America.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カオグロフウキンチョウ
Chinese 黑脸唐纳雀
Spanish Tangara Carinegra
French Tangara à camail
German Schleiertangare
Portuguese sanhaço-de-coleira
Russian Чернолицая скромная танагра

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schleiertangare?
The scientific name of Schleiertangare is Schistochlamys melanopis. It belongs to the genus Schistochlamys.
What is the conservation status of Schleiertangare?
Schleiertangare (Schistochlamys melanopis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schleiertangare live?
Schleiertangare is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Schleiertangare belong to?
Schleiertangare (Schistochlamys melanopis) belongs to the genus Schistochlamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Schleiertangare endangered?
No, Schleiertangare (Schistochlamys melanopis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schleiertangare belong to?
Schleiertangare (Schistochlamys melanopis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schleiertangare?
The closest relatives of Schleiertangare in the genus Schistochlamys include Gimpeltangare.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Schistochlamys — 2 Species

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Gimpeltangare
Schistochlamys ruficapillus
LC
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Schleiertangare
Schistochlamys melanopis
LC

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