About the Puerto Rican Tanager
The Puerto Rican Tanager (Nesospingus speculiferus) is a species of bird in the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 9 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purtan1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) |
| Species | Nesospingus speculiferus |
| Species Codes | purtan1, PRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Tanager belong to?
The Puerto Rican Tanager (Nesospingus speculiferus) belongs to the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Tanager?
The Puerto Rican Tanager is a member of the Greater Antillean Tanagers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purtan1, or on iNaturalist.