Silver-backed Tanager
A species of Tangara Tanagers Scientific name : Stilpnia viridicollis Genus : Tangara Tanagers
Silver-backed Tanager, A species of Tangara Tanagers
Botanical name: Stilpnia viridicollis
Genus: Tangara Tanagers
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The silver-backed tanager (Stilpnia viridicollis), also known as the silvery tanager, is a species of bird in the tanager family. It is found in humid highland forests in southern Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is regularly spotted at Machu Picchu. 
Size
13 cm
Habitat
The primary habitat of silver-backed Tanager includes humid montane forests, tropical deciduous woodlands, and areas of secondary forest growth. Silver-backed Tanager is commonly found along the edges of forests rather than in continuous forest interiors, showing a preference for forest borders. These birds are also known to frequent shrubbery clearings with scattered trees or bushes, typically avoiding dense forest habitats.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tangara Tanagers Species
Silver-backed Tanager 
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