Black-backed Tanager
NameBlack-backed Tanager
Common NameBlack-backed Tanager
Scientific NameTangara peruviana
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black crown and back, bright emerald green underparts, and a distinct yellow rump. Their wings and tail are dark with green edgings. Females are duller overall, with less intense green plumage and a less defined black back.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in short series while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted coastal region of southeastern Brazil, primarily in the states of São Paulo, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.
Identifying Featuresblack crown, black back, bright green underparts, yellow rump, small size
Description
A small, brightly colored tanager found in southeastern Brazil. Males are characterized by a black crown and back contrasting with bright green underparts and a yellow rump. They are active foragers, typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests.
