Black-backed Bush Tanager
Black-backed Bush Tanager
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The Black-backed Bush Tanager is a rather plain, gray-bodied tanager with a black back and a relatively long tail. It inhabits high-altitude montane forests and shrubland.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and scrubland on the eastern slope of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it moving through dense undergrowth or low trees, often in small, active flocks. Its relatively long tail and black back on a gray body are key features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and scrubland on the eastern slope of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it moving through dense undergrowth or low trees, often in small, active flocks. Its relatively long tail and black back on a gray body are key features.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many flashy tanagers, this species is more subtle in coloration but often found in distinctive groups, moving through dense vegetation.
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