About the Golden Tanager
The golden tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara arthus |
| Species Codes | goltan1, GOTA, GBTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden Tanager belong to?
The Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden Tanager?
The golden tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is widespread and often common in highland forests of the Andes and Venezuelan Coastal Range in north-western South America....
Where can I report a Golden Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goltan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
4,318
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