About the Blue-whiskered Tanager
The blue-whiskered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Chocó of Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara johannae |
| Species Codes | blwtan1, BWTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-whiskered Tanager belong to?
The Blue-whiskered Tanager (Tangara johannae) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-whiskered Tanager?
The blue-whiskered tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Chocó of Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Blue-whiskered Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-whiskered Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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