About the Opal-rumped Tanager
The opal-rumped tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest of South America. The population of the Atlantic Forest has a far paler chest than the other populations, and has often been considered a separate species as the silvery-breasted tanager. Today most authorities treat it as a subspecies of the opal-rumped tanager.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara velia |
| Species Codes | oprtan1, ORBT, ORTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Opal-rumped Tanager belong to?
The Opal-rumped Tanager (Tangara velia) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Opal-rumped Tanager?
The opal-rumped tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest of South America. The population of the Atlantic Forest has a far paler chest than the other populations, and has often been considered a separate species as the silvery-breasted tana...
Where can I report a Opal-rumped Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Opal-rumped Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oprtan1, or on iNaturalist.
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