Blue-and-black Tanager
A species of Tangara Tanagers Scientific name : Tangara vassorii Genus : Tangara Tanagers
Blue-and-black Tanager, A species of Tangara Tanagers
Botanical name: Tangara vassorii
Genus: Tangara Tanagers
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Description
The blue-and-black tanager (Tangara vassorii) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The blue-and-black Tanager is typically found in montane evergreen and elfin forests, favoring habitats that include forest edges, secondary growth, as well as shrubs and trees in forest clearings. This bird species is well-adapted to live in the canopy of upper montane forests. It is a unique member of the Tangara genus inhabiting these dense, humid woodland environments within the broader Andean mountain region.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Tangara Tanagers Species
Blue-and-black Tanager 
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