Black-and-gold Tanager
Bangsia melanochlamys
The black-and-gold tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, which is endemic to Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Bangsia
Black-and-gold Tanager belongs to the family Thraupidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Climate change impacts on montane forests
Human settlement and infrastructure development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-and-gold-tanager