Black-backed Bush Tanager
NameBlack-backed Bush Tanager
Common NameBlack-backed Bush Tanager
Scientific NameUrothraupis stolzmanni
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, nape, back, and wings. The throat and upper breast are pure white, sharply demarcated from the black. The lower breast and belly are greyish, and the flanks may show a slight olive wash. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid notes, sometimes described as a 'tseet-tseet-tseet' or a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of southern Colombia and northern Ecuador, typically at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head and back, White throat and upper chest, Small size, Greyish belly, Found in montane forest undergrowth
Description
This small, active tanager is characterized by its striking black upperparts and head, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat and upper chest. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower to mid-canopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
