About the Chestnut-headed Tanager
The chestnut-headed tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the Atlantic Forest of southeast Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and far northeastern Argentina. It was formerly the only member of the genus Pyrrhocoma but is now placed in Thlypopsis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma |
| Species Codes | chhtan1, CHTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-headed Tanager belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Tanager (Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-headed Tanager?
The chestnut-headed tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the Atlantic Forest of southeast Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and far northeastern Argentina. It was formerly the only member of the genus Pyrrhocoma but is now placed in Thlypopsis....
Where can I report a Chestnut-headed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-headed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chhtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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