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Purplish-mantled Tanager

Iridosornis porphyrocephalus

Near Threatened

About

O saira-de-manto-purpureo (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) e um tanagra andino brilhantemente colorido com manto azul-purpureo profundo e flancos castanhos contrastando com face e asas negras. Habita floresta de nuvem umida e bordas de floresta em elevacoes de 1.000 a 2.200 metros na Colombia e Equador. Os machos exibem plumagem do manto purpureo iridescente que brilha na luz do dossel. Forrageiam frutos e insetos em pares e pequenos grupos. Listado como Vulneravel devido ao significativo desmatamento da floresta de nuvem colombiana e equatoriana.

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 (Songbirds)

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 (Animals).

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.