About the Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager
The black-cheeked ant tanager is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is endemic to Costa Rica. It was formerly placed with the red-crowned ant tanager in the genus Habia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Driophlox atrimaxillaris |
| Species Codes | bcatan1, BCAT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager belong to?
The Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager (Driophlox atrimaxillaris) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager?
The black-cheeked ant tanager is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is endemic to Costa Rica. It was formerly placed with the red-crowned ant tanager in the genus Habia....
Where can I report a Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcatan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
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