About the Crimson-collared Tanager
The crimson-collared tanager is a rather small Middle American songbird. It was first described by the French naturalist René-Primevère Lesson in 1831, its specific epithet from the Latin adjective sanguinolentus, "bloodied", referring to its red plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Ramphocelus sanguinolentus |
| Species Codes | crctan1, CCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-collared Tanager belong to?
The Crimson-collared Tanager (Ramphocelus sanguinolentus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-collared Tanager?
The crimson-collared tanager is a rather small Middle American songbird. It was first described by the French naturalist René-Primevère Lesson in 1831, its specific epithet from the Latin adjective sanguinolentus, \"bloodied\", referring to its red plumage....
Where can I report a Crimson-collared Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-collared Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crctan1, or on iNaturalist.
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