About the Vermilion Tanager
The vermilion tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Calochaetes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Calochaetes coccineus |
| Species Codes | vertan1, VETA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vermilion Tanager belong to?
The Vermilion Tanager (Calochaetes coccineus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Vermilion Tanager?
The vermilion tanager is a species of Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Calochaetes....
Where can I report a Vermilion Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Vermilion Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vertan1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tanagers and Allies 389 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
28
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