About the Brown Tanager
The brown tanager is a small South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Orchesticus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Orchesticus abeillei |
| Species Codes | brotan1, BRTA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Tanager belong to?
The Brown Tanager (Orchesticus abeillei) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Brown Tanager?
The Brown Tanager is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Brown Tanager?
The brown tanager is a small South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Orchesticus....
Where can I report a Brown Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brotan1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies 389 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
133
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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