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Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)

Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)
Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)

About Magpie Tanager (Cissopis leverianus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Tanagers and Allies

The magpie tanager is a South American species of tanager. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Cissopis. As suggested by its common name, this blue-black and white species is superficially reminiscent of a European magpie. With a total length of 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in), a large percentage of which is tail, it is the longest species of tanager. It weighs 69–76 g (2.4–2.7 oz).

Source: Wikipedia

Visits

  • 2006-11-24

    Zamora, Ecuador
  • 2016-09-04

    Parque Nacional del Manu, Peru
    Image from 2016-09-04
  • 2021-11-21

    Surucua, Argentina
  • 2021-11-22

    Surucua, Argentina
  • 2023-08-05

    Sumaco, Ecuador
  • 2023-08-06

    Avila Viejo Community Reserve, Ecuador