About the Golden-backed Mountain Tanager
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis |
| Species Codes | gbmtan1, GBMT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-backed Mountain Tanager belong to?
The Golden-backed Mountain Tanager (Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-backed Mountain Tanager?
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....
Where can I report a Golden-backed Mountain Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-backed Mountain Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gbmtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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