Cissopis media; Print; Magpie tanager; The magpie tanager (Cissopis leverianus ) 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 (10-12 in); a large percentage of which is tail; it is the longest species of tanager. It weighs 69-76 g.; 1825-1834