About the White-winged Shrike-Tanager
The white-winged shrike-tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Two subspecies are recognised: L. v. versicolor from eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia, and L. v. parvus from eastern and central Brazil and northeastern Bolivia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Lanio versicolor |
| Species Codes | wwstan1, WWST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Shrike-Tanager belong to?
The White-winged Shrike-Tanager (Lanio versicolor) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Shrike-Tanager?
The white-winged shrike-tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Two subspecies are recognised: L. v. versicolor from eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia, and L. v. parvus from eas...
Where can I report a White-winged Shrike-Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Shrike-Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wwstan1, or on iNaturalist.
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