Black-chested Mountain Tanager
A species of Tanager Scientific name : Cnemathraupis eximia Genus : Tanager
Black-chested Mountain Tanager, A species of Tanager
Botanical name: Cnemathraupis eximia
Genus: Tanager
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Description
The black-chested mountain tanager (Cnemathraupis eximia) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species was formerly included in the genus Buthraupis. When a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2010 found that Buthraupis was polyphyletic, the black-chested mountain tanager was moved to the resurrected genus Cnemathraupis. 
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The habitat of black-chested Mountain Tanager is characterized by moist and mossy upper montane forests, including the middle to outer branches of dense tree areas. These birds are also found in forest edges and elfin woodlands that approach the treeline. Their primary habitat is categorized as Elfin Forest, where they reside throughout various strata, with a preference for elevated forested landscapes.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tanager Species
Black-chested Mountain Tanager 
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