About the Orange-throated Tanager
The orange-throated tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is found very locally in humid forests around the Ecuador-Peru border. As a species it is considered threatened. The orange-throated tanager is the only member of the genus Wetmorethraupis, named after the ornithologist Alexander Wetmore. It is closely related to members of the genus Bangsia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Wetmorethraupis sterrhopteron |
| Species Codes | orttan1, OTTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-throated Tanager belong to?
The Orange-throated Tanager (Wetmorethraupis sterrhopteron) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-throated Tanager?
The orange-throated tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is found very locally in humid forests around the Ecuador-Peru border. As a species it is considered threatened. The orange-throated tanager is the only member of the genus Wetmorethraupis, named after the ornitho...
Where can I report a Orange-throated Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-throated Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orttan1, or on iNaturalist.
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