About the Seven-colored Tanager
The seven-colo[u]red tanager is a vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to forests in north-eastern Brazil. It resembles the overall greener green-headed tanager; a species confusingly known as the 'seven-coloured tanager' (saíra-sete-cores) in Portuguese.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara fastuosa |
| Species Codes | sectan1, SCTA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seven-colored Tanager belong to?
The Seven-colored Tanager (Tangara fastuosa) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Seven-colored Tanager?
The Seven-colored Tanager is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Seven-colored Tanager?
The seven-colo[u]red tanager is a vulnerable species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is endemic to forests in north-eastern Brazil. It resembles the overall greener green-headed tanager; a species confusingly known as the 'seven-coloured tanager' (saíra-sete-cores) in Portuguese....
Where can I report a Seven-colored Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Seven-colored Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sectan1, or on iNaturalist.
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