About the White-shouldered Tanager
The white-shouldered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found from Honduras to Panama, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Loriotus luctuosus |
| Species Codes | whstan1, WSTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-shouldered Tanager belong to?
The White-shouldered Tanager (Loriotus luctuosus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-shouldered Tanager?
The white-shouldered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found from Honduras to Panama, on Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a White-shouldered Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of White-shouldered Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whstan1, or on iNaturalist.
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