About the Red-legged Honeycreeper
The Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) 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 relhon1 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 | Cyanerpes cyaneus |
| Species Codes | relhon1, RLHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Honeycreeper belong to?
The Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-legged Honeycreeper?
The Red-legged Honeycreeper 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 Red-legged Honeycreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Honeycreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code relhon1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies 389 species
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