Black-faced Tanager
A species of Black-faced and Cinnamon Tanagers Scientific name : Schistochlamys melanopis Genus : Black-faced and Cinnamon Tanagers
Black-faced Tanager, A species of Black-faced and Cinnamon Tanagers
Botanical name: Schistochlamys melanopis
Genus: Black-faced and Cinnamon Tanagers
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Description
The black-faced tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
18 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Habitat
The preferred habitats for black-faced Tanager are gallery forests, cerrado, campo grasslands, and white sand forests, favoring semi-open spaces. They reside in environments that may be either dry or humid and can adapt to deforested areas. These birds are found in grasslands interspersed with shrubs and low trees, generally avoiding dense forests and fully open grassland regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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