About the Flame-crested Tanager
The flame-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Ten subspecies are currently recognized.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Loriotus cristatus |
| Species Codes | flctan1, FCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flame-crested Tanager belong to?
The Flame-crested Tanager (Loriotus cristatus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Flame-crested Tanager?
The flame-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Ten subs...
Where can I report a Flame-crested Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Flame-crested Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flctan1, or on iNaturalist.
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