About the Gray-headed Tanager
The grey-headed tanager is a widely distributed species of small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Eucometis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Eucometis penicillata |
| Species Codes | grhtan1, GHET, GHTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Tanager belong to?
The Gray-headed Tanager (Eucometis penicillata) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Tanager?
The grey-headed tanager is a widely distributed species of small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Eucometis....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
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