About the Blue-capped Tanager
The blue-capped tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Thraupis but is now the only species in the genus Sporathraupis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Sporathraupis cyanocephala |
| Species Codes | blctan2, BCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Tanager belong to?
The Blue-capped Tanager (Sporathraupis cyanocephala) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Tanager?
The blue-capped tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Thraupis but is now the only species in the genus Sporathraupis....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blctan2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
1,363
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