Black-backed Tanager
Stilpnia peruviana
Overview
The black-backed tanager is a bird species in the Thraupidae family, endemic to the forests and shrubs of south-eastern Brazil. It is closely related to the chestnut-backed tanager, and the two have sometimes been considered conspecific.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the forests and shrubs of south-eastern Brazil. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.
Did you know?
When first described, the bird was mistakenly believed to originate from Peru, leading to the misleading scientific name peruviana.