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Schistochlamys melanopis

Black-faced Tanager


Schistochlamys melanopis

(Latham, J, 1790)
Frutero Cara Negra
Sanhaçu-de-coleira
Family: Thraupidae
Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Other common names: Chovy Estero.

Synonyms: T[anagra] melanopis.

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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


The black-faced tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae.

It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Source: Wikipedia, article Schistochlamys melanopis. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
109250127/07/2019PeruCajamarcaSan Ignacio2Julian Quillen Vidoz
109248312/07/2019PeruSan MartínConcesión para Conservación Juningue3Julian Quillen Vidoz
109250508/07/2019PeruSan MartínWaqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo--Senda Cresta (Trail to Ridge)2Julian Quillen Vidoz
109249918/11/2018PeruMadre de DiosPuerto Maldonado (ciudad y vecindad)1Julian Quillen Vidoz
109249706/10/2018BoliviaDepartamento de La PazOld Road1Julian Quillen Vidoz
109249818/04/2015BrazilRoraimaPN do Viruá--área geral2Julian Quillen Vidoz
109248210/11/2013BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzConcepcion1Julian Quillen Vidoz
109248112/10/2013BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzConcepcion2Julian Quillen Vidoz
109248022/09/2013BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzConcepcion9Julian Quillen Vidoz
109247913/09/2013BoliviaDepartamento de Santa CruzConcepcion5Julian Quillen Vidoz
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Black-faced Tanager (Schistochlamys melanopis) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 01/10/2026.