Black-and-gold Tanager
VU

Black-and-gold Tanager

Bangsia melanochlamys

Unknown

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Overview

The black-and-gold tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, which is endemic to Colombia.

The Black-and-gold Tanager faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its restricted Andean range. Its limited distribution across fragmented cloud forest patches makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions and reduces genetic connectivity between remaining groups.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species shows preference for dense canopy areas with abundant epiphytes and mossy vegetation characteristic of cloud forest ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Thraupidae

Golden-chested TanagerVU

Golden-chested Tanager

Bangsia rothschildi

Unknown
Green-naped TanagerVU

Green-naped Tanager

Tangara fucosa

Unknown
Turquoise Dacnis-TanagerVU

Turquoise Dacnis-Tanager

Dacnis hartlaubi

Unknown
Scarlet-breasted DacnisVU

Scarlet-breasted Dacnis

Dacnis berlepschi

Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

VU

Styrax duidae

Declining
EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

Declining
EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

Declining
VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Black-and-gold Tanager classified as Vulnerable?
Black-and-gold Tanager is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Black-and-gold Tanager faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its restricted Andean range. Its limited distribution across fragmented cloud forest patches makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions and reduces genetic connectivity between remaining groups.
Where does Black-and-gold Tanager live?
Black-and-gold Tanager occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black-and-gold Tanager?
The main threats to Black-and-gold Tanager are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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