About the Black-headed Tanager
The black-headed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Andes of northeastern Colombia and the Venezuelan Coastal Range. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. The black-hooded tanager was formerly considered to be conspecific with this species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia cyanoptera |
| Species Codes | bkhtan1, BHTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Tanager belong to?
The Black-headed Tanager (Stilpnia cyanoptera) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Tanager?
The black-headed tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Andes of northeastern Colombia and the Venezuelan Coastal Range. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded fo...
Where can I report a Black-headed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkhtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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