Golden-backed Mountain Tanager
A species of Tanager Scientific name : Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis Genus : Tanager
Golden-backed Mountain Tanager, A species of Tanager
Botanical name: Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis
Genus: Tanager
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Description
The golden-backed mountain tanager (Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis) 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. This species was formerly included in the genus Buthraupis. When a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010 found that Buthraupis was polyphyletic, the golden-backed mountain tanager was moved to the resurrected genus Cnemathraupis. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
Golden-backed Mountain Tanager is typically found in elfin forests, which are characterized by dense, dwarfed trees. These forests often contain abundant Clusia and Escallonia plant species. Golden-backed Mountain Tanager's preferred habitats are notable for being forest patches that are considerably isolated, surrounded by expanses of grassland. This environment provides a unique ecological niche that supports the needs of golden-backed Mountain Tanager.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tanager Species
Golden-backed Mountain Tanager 
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