About the Crimson-backed Tanager
The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is native to Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela and has an introduced population in French Polynesia. A local name in Panama is sangre de toro.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Ramphocelus dimidiatus |
| Species Codes | crbtan1, CBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-backed Tanager belong to?
The Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-backed Tanager?
The crimson-backed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is native to Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela and has an introduced population in French Polynesia. A local name in Panama is sangre de toro....
Where can I report a Crimson-backed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-backed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crbtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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