About the Spangle-cheeked Tanager
The spangle-cheeked tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tangara dowii |
| Species Codes | spctan1, SCHT, SCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spangle-cheeked Tanager belong to?
The Spangle-cheeked Tanager (Tangara dowii) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spangle-cheeked Tanager?
The spangle-cheeked tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama....
Where can I report a Spangle-cheeked Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Spangle-cheeked Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spctan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
469
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