About the Red-crowned Ant-Tanager
The red-crowned ant tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird from tropical America. It is the only species now placed in the genus Habia. This species was long placed with the tanagers (Thraupidae), but it is actually closer to the cardinals (Cardinalidae).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Habia rubica |
| Species Codes | rcatan1, RCAT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crowned Ant-Tanager belong to?
The Red-crowned Ant-Tanager (Habia rubica) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-crowned Ant-Tanager?
The red-crowned ant tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird from tropical America. It is the only species now placed in the genus Habia. This species was long placed with the tanagers (Thraupidae), but it is actually closer to the cardinals (Cardinalidae)....
Where can I report a Red-crowned Ant-Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crowned Ant-Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rcatan1, or on iNaturalist.
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