About the Hepatic Tanager
The hepatic tanager is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of the genus Piranga are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Piranga flava |
| Species Codes | heptan, HETA, HBTA, RETA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hepatic Tanager belong to?
The Hepatic Tanager (Piranga flava) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hepatic Tanager?
The hepatic tanager is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of the genus Piranga are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae)....
Where can I report a Hepatic Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Hepatic Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heptan, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
52
Species in Family
9,625
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