About the Red-shouldered Tanager
The red-shouldered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tachyphonus phoenicius |
| Species Codes | restan1, RSTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-shouldered Tanager belong to?
The Red-shouldered Tanager (Tachyphonus phoenicius) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-shouldered Tanager?
The red-shouldered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowl...
Where can I report a Red-shouldered Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-shouldered Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code restan1, or on iNaturalist.
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