Masked Mountain Tanager

Tephrophilus wetmorei

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The masked mountain tanager is a vulnerable species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tephrophilus. This large and colourful tanager is endemic to elfin forest, woodland and shrub in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru. It is generally rare or uncommon, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is generally rare or uncommon, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to elfin forest, woodland and shrub in the Andean highlands of southern Colombia, Ecuador and northern Peru.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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