About the Masked Tanager
The masked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Stilpnia nigrocincta |
| Species Codes | mastan1, MATA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Tanager belong to?
The Masked Tanager (Stilpnia nigrocincta) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Tanager?
The masked tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Masked Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mastan1, or on iNaturalist.
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