About the Tanager Finch
The tanager finch is a songbird species. In spite of its common name, it is neither a tanager nor a finch, but a New World sparrow, having been moved to that family after variously being placed in either the Emberizidae or the true tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Oreothraupis. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) |
| Species | Oreothraupis arremonops |
| Species Codes | tanfin1, TAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tanager Finch belong to?
The Tanager Finch (Oreothraupis arremonops) belongs to the New World Sparrows family (Passerellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tanager Finch?
The tanager finch is a songbird species. In spite of its common name, it is neither a tanager nor a finch, but a New World sparrow, having been moved to that family after variously being placed in either the Emberizidae or the true tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only species in the monotypic g...
Where can I report a Tanager Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Tanager Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tanfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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