About the Rufous-cheeked Tanager
The rufous-cheeked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara rufigenis |
| Species Codes | ructan2, RCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-cheeked Tanager belong to?
The Rufous-cheeked Tanager (Tangara rufigenis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-cheeked Tanager?
The rufous-cheeked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Rufous-cheeked Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-cheeked Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ructan2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
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