About the Western Tanager
The Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) is a species of bird in the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 52 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code westan when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Piranga ludoviciana |
| Species Codes | westan, WETA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Tanager belong to?
The Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Tanager?
The Western Tanager is a member of the Cardinals and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Western Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code westan, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cardinals and Allies 52 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
52
Species in Family
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