About the Blue-backed Tanager
The blue-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Cyanicterus cyanicterus |
| Species Codes | blbtan2, BBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-backed Tanager belong to?
The Blue-backed Tanager (Cyanicterus cyanicterus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-backed Tanager?
The blue-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Blue-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbtan2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies 389 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
21
iNat Observations
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