About the Inti Tanager
The Inti tanager, also known as the San Pedro tanager, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Heliothraupis. It is restricted to the lower Yungas of western Bolivia and southern Peru. Despite its striking coloration, call, and evolutionary distinctiveness, it was only described in 2021, and the bird's discovery and documentation to Western science only occurred during the prior two decades. On January 31, 2022, the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (SACC) announced its formal addition to their South American species list.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Heliothraupis oneilli |
| Species Codes | saptan1, INTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Inti Tanager belong to?
The Inti Tanager (Heliothraupis oneilli) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Inti Tanager?
The Inti tanager, also known as the San Pedro tanager, is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Heliothraupis. It is restricted to the lower Yungas of western Bolivia and southern Peru. Despite its striking coloration, call, and evolutionary distinctiveness, ...
Where can I report a Inti Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Inti Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saptan1, or on iNaturalist.