About the Gray-headed Tanager
The grey-headed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, French Guiana, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Eucometis penicillata |
| Species Codes | grhtan1, GHET, GHTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Tanager belong to?
The Gray-headed Tanager (Eucometis penicillata) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Tanager?
The grey-headed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, French Guiana, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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