About the Swallow Tanager
The swallow tanager is a species of Neotropic bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tersina. It is found widely throughout South America, from eastern Panama to far northern Argentina. The species is sexually dimorphic: the female is a yellow-green and the male a turquoise blue with a small deep black face and upper throat patch.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tersina viridis |
| Species Codes | swatan1, SWTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow Tanager belong to?
The Swallow Tanager (Tersina viridis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swallow Tanager?
The swallow tanager is a species of Neotropic bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tersina. It is found widely throughout South America, from eastern Panama to far northern Argentina. The species is sexually dimorphic: the female is a yellow-green and the male a ...
Where can I report a Swallow Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swatan1, or on iNaturalist.
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