About the Summer Tanager
The summer tanager is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species's plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Piranga rubra |
| Species Codes | sumtan, SUTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Summer Tanager belong to?
The Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Summer Tanager?
The summer tanager is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species's plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family....
Where can I report a Summer Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Summer Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumtan, or on iNaturalist.
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