About the Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager
The rufous-bellied mountain tanager or rufous-bellied saltator is a species of songbird in the tanager family Thraupidae and is the only member of the genus Pseudosaltator. It is found in the eastern Andes of southern Bolivia and extreme northern Argentina. It occurs mostly at altitudes from 3000 m to 4000 m. Its habitat is open land, including cultivated land, that has patches of scrub, alder trees, or Polylepis trees. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Pseudosaltator rufiventris |
| Species Codes | rubsal1, RBMT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager (Pseudosaltator rufiventris) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager?
The rufous-bellied mountain tanager or rufous-bellied saltator is a species of songbird in the tanager family Thraupidae and is the only member of the genus Pseudosaltator. It is found in the eastern Andes of southern Bolivia and extreme northern Argentina. It occurs mostly at altitudes from 3000 m ...
Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubsal1, or on iNaturalist.
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