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Black-faced Tanager

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 Black-faced Tanager?
The scientific name of Black-faced Tanager is Schistochlamys melanopis. It belongs to the genus Schistochlamys.
What is the conservation status of Black-faced Tanager?
Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Black-faced Tanager live?
Black-faced Tanager is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Black-faced Tanager belong to?
Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) belongs to the genus Schistochlamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Black-faced Tanager endangered?
No, Black-faced Tanager (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 Black-faced Tanager belong to?
Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Black-faced Tanager?
The closest relatives of Black-faced Tanager in the genus Schistochlamys include Cinnamon Tanager.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Schistochlamys — 2 Species

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Cinnamon Tanager
Schistochlamys ruficapillus
LC
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Black-faced Tanager
Schistochlamys melanopis
LC

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