About the White-capped Tanager
The white-capped tanager is a South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Sericossypha. It lives in humid Andean forest in groups of up to 20 individuals. Flocks of these tanagers stay in tight formation, often foraging from tree to tree together. They may eat fruits, seeds, hymenoptera, and coleoptera.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sericossypha albocristata |
| Species Codes | whctan1, WCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-capped Tanager belong to?
The White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-capped Tanager?
The white-capped tanager is a South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Sericossypha. It lives in humid Andean forest in groups of up to 20 individuals. Flocks of these tanagers stay in tight formation, often foraging from tree to tree together. They ma...
Where can I report a White-capped Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of White-capped Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whctan1, or on iNaturalist.
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