Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sphenopsis melanotis |
| Codes | blehem1, BEHE |
Identification
The Black-eared Hemispingus (Sphenopsis melanotis) is a member of the Tanagers and Allies family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Tanagers and Allies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Sphenopsis melanotis
Family: Tanagers and Allies
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: blehem1