Chestnut-backed Tanager
Stilpnia preciosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyThraupidae (Tanagers and Allies)
- GenusStilpnia (Stilpnia Tanagers)
- SpeciesStilpnia preciosa (Chestnut-backed Tanager)
About the Chestnut-backed Tanager
The chestnut-backed tanager (Stilpnia preciosa) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in southern Brazil, north-eastern Argentina, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay in mature forests (especially edges) up to 1000m elevation. It is closely related to the rarer black-backed tanager, which have identical plumage except for the males' mantle (back feathers). Females of the two species are virtually indistinguishable by plumage. This bird is characterized by its blue-green breast and chestnut back. It was previously considered a color morph of the black-backed tanager (Stilpnia peruviana); however, Stilpnia is not known to be polymorphic, and the two species have different habitat preferences and breeding range. The tanager is reported as fairly common in part of its range and unlikely to face any particular threats; as a result, the IUCN has listed it as being of Least Concern.
The tanager eats a variety of arthropods and wild and cultivated fruits. It can be found in pairs and in small (often mixed-species) flocks. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut-backed Tanager in Iguaçu 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 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut-backed Tanager in Iguaçu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut-backed Tanager sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut-backed Tanager in Iguaçu National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut-backed Tanager in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.