About the Rose-throated Tanager
The rose-throated tanager is a medium-sized songbird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula in Central America, it is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. The male has greyish plumage with a deep rose throat and crown, while the female is similar but for a yellow crown and throat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Piranga roseogularis |
| Species Codes | rottan1, RTTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rose-throated Tanager belong to?
The Rose-throated Tanager (Piranga roseogularis) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rose-throated Tanager?
The rose-throated tanager is a medium-sized songbird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula in Central America, it is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. The male has greyish plumage with a deep rose throat and crown, while the female is...
Where can I report a Rose-throated Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Rose-throated Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rottan1, or on iNaturalist.
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