Black-backed Bush Tanager

Also known as Black-backed Bush Finch is only found in the montane forests of Ecuador and Colombia.  The only place where I can see it regularly is the on the eastern side of the Cayambe Coca Reserve.  The most accessible place near Quito is the access road to the reserve that begins at the luxurious hot springs of Papallacta.  If you are into R&R then you must stop at the hot springs and dip for a few hours before you move on to the next birding site.

If this tanager is missing from your list now you know where to find.

Happy birding!

Written by Renato
Renato was born in Quito, Ecuador and quickly flew to the USA to learn all about engineering and climbing company ladders. After getting his engineering degree from the University of Minnesota he worked in the Standard-American-Rat-Race-Company for fifteen years. After climbing the ladder to where he could no longer see the ground, he decided to jump off the ladder and migrate south like all normal birds do. To his surprise home did not look like it did when he left as a young fledgling; the towns were bigger, most of his friends had nests of their own, and the countryside was changed. Shocked by all the change he searched for a new life and a new wife. He stumbled across a vivacious young chick who would accompany him inside a volcanic crater to set up a love nest. So, after eight years of nesting inside the crater a new love for nature and birds has sprung a career in environmental conservation and birding tours. Finally this bird has come home to roost!