Silvery Tanager
Stilpnia viridicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusStilpnia (Stilpnia Tanagers)
- SpeciesStilpnia viridicollis (Silvery Tanager)
About the Silvery Tanager
The silver-backed tanager (Stilpnia viridicollis), also known as the silvery tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in southern Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is regularly spotted at Machu Picchu. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Silvery Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Silvery Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Silvery Tanager sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 54 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Silvery Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Silvery Tanager in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.