About the Western Spindalis
The western spindalis is a songbird species. It was formerly considered conspecific with the other three species of Spindalis, with the common name stripe-headed tanager.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) |
| Species | Spindalis zena |
| Species Codes | wesspi, WESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Spindalis belong to?
The Western Spindalis (Spindalis zena) belongs to the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Spindalis?
The western spindalis is a songbird species. It was formerly considered conspecific with the other three species of Spindalis, with the common name stripe-headed tanager....
Where can I report a Western Spindalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Spindalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesspi, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Greater Antillean Tanagers 9 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
9
Species in Family
800
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