About the Flame-crested Tanager
The flame-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
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, the tanagers and allies. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
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.
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
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