About the Hooded Mountain Tanager
The Hooded Mountain Tanager (Buthraupis montana) is a species of bird in the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 389 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code homtan1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Buthraupis montana |
| Species Codes | homtan1, HOMT, HMTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Mountain Tanager belong to?
The Hooded Mountain Tanager (Buthraupis montana) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Mountain Tanager?
The Hooded Mountain Tanager is a member of the Tanagers and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Hooded Mountain Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Mountain Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code homtan1, or on iNaturalist.