About the Pardusco
The pardusco is a species of tanager that is endemic to woodland near the timberline in the Andes of central Peru. It is the only member of the genus Nephelornis. This small olive-brown bird is typically seen in groups, which sometimes join mixed species flocks. It has a small range, but is locally fairly common, and consequently considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and IUCN.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Nephelornis oneilli |
| Species Codes | pardus2, PARD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pardusco belong to?
The Pardusco (Nephelornis oneilli) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pardusco?
The pardusco is a species of tanager that is endemic to woodland near the timberline in the Andes of central Peru. It is the only member of the genus Nephelornis. This small olive-brown bird is typically seen in groups, which sometimes join mixed species flocks. It has a small range, but is locally ...
Where can I report a Pardusco sighting?
You can log sightings of Pardusco on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pardus2, or on iNaturalist.
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