About the Glaucous Tanager
The glaucous tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. The term glaucous describes its colouration. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Thraupis glaucocolpa |
| Species Codes | glatan1, GLTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glaucous Tanager belong to?
The Glaucous Tanager (Thraupis glaucocolpa) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Glaucous Tanager?
The glaucous tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. The term glaucous describes its colouration. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Glaucous Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Glaucous Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glatan1, or on iNaturalist.
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