Stilpnia peruviana
The Black-backed Tanager (*Stilpnia peruviana*) is a strikingly vibrant songbird endemic to the humid eastern slopes of the Andes, renowned for its dazzling plumage. Males are particularly eye-catching, featuring a vivid black back and wings that contrast sharply with brilliant golden-yellow underparts and a luminous yellow rump. Their head sports a distinctive silvery-blue to dark blue-gray crown and hindneck, often complemented by a dark mask, making them unmistakable. Females, though gener...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, cloud forests, forest edge, and secondary growth, typically at elevations between 900 and 2,500 meters.
Primarily feeds on a variety of small fruits and berries, supplemented significantly by insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
The Black-backed Tanager is a diurnal and highly active species, spending its days primarily foraging in the mid-story and canopy of montane forests. These birds are frequently observed as integral members of mixed-species foraging flocks, often moving alongside other tanagers, warblers, and smal...
The Black-backed Tanager is endemic to the humid eastern slopes of the Andes, with its primary distribution concentrated in southeastern Peru, extending from the department of JunÃn south through Cusco to Puno. Its range continues into central Bolivia, where it is found in the departments of La P...
Least Concern
- The genus *Stilpnia* to which it belongs was recently split from *Tangara*, a name derived from the Tupi word meaning "dancer," perfectly capturing the lively and colorful nature of these birds. - Its shimmering blue-gray crown can appear almost silvery or even turquoise depending on the light,...