About the Red-throated Ant-Tanager
The red-throated ant tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This species is a resident breeder on the Caribbean slopes from southeastern Mexico to eastern Panama. It was formerly placed with the red-crowned ant tanager in the genus Habia. It was usually considered an aberrant kind of tanager and placed in the Thraupidae, but is actually closer to the cardinals (Cardinalidae). Consequently, it can be argued that referring to the members of this genus as ant tanagers is misleading, but no other common name has gained usage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Driophlox fuscicauda |
| Species Codes | rtatan1, RTAT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Ant-Tanager belong to?
The Red-throated Ant-Tanager (Driophlox fuscicauda) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Ant-Tanager?
The red-throated ant tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This species is a resident breeder on the Caribbean slopes from southeastern Mexico to eastern Panama. It was formerly placed with the red-crowned ant tanager in the genus Habia. It was usually considered an aberrant kind of tanager and ...
Where can I report a Red-throated Ant-Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Ant-Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtatan1, or on iNaturalist.
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