About the Purplish-mantled Tanager
The purplish-mantled tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Iridosornis porphyrocephalus |
| Species Codes | pumtan2, PMTA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purplish-mantled Tanager belong to?
The Purplish-mantled Tanager (Iridosornis porphyrocephalus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Purplish-mantled Tanager?
The Purplish-mantled Tanager is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Purplish-mantled Tanager?
The purplish-mantled tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Purplish-mantled Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Purplish-mantled Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pumtan2, or on iNaturalist.
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