Golden-backed Mountain-Tanager

Golden-backed Mountain-Tanager

Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The golden-backed mountain tanager is an endangered species of bird in the tanager family. This large and brightly colored tanager is endemic to elfin forests in the Andean highlands of central Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

This species was formerly included in the genus Buthraupis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to elfin forests in the Andean highlands of central Peru.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change