Masked Mountain Tanager
Tephrophilus wetmorei
VulnerableAves · 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