Golden-backed Mountain-Tanager
NameGolden-backed Mountain-Tanager
Common NameGolden-backed Mountain-Tanager
Scientific NameButhraupis aureodorsalis
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly glossy black on the head, throat, breast, belly, wings, and tail. A prominent, vibrant golden-yellow patch covers the back, rump, and flanks. The crown is a distinctive iridescent violet-blue.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and somewhat buzzy notes, often described as 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls, sometimes given in short phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of central Peru, found in a very restricted range in the departments of Huánuco, Pasco, and Junín.
Identifying Featuresgolden-yellow back and flanks, glossy black head and underparts, iridescent violet-blue crown, medium-sized tanager
Description
This striking tanager is characterized by its brilliant golden-yellow back and flanks contrasting with a black body and an iridescent blue crown. It is typically found foraging in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, moving actively through the foliage.
