About the White-lined Tanager
The white-lined tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is a resident breeder from Costa Rica south to northern Argentina and on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tachyphonus rufus |
| Species Codes | whltan1, WLTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-lined Tanager belong to?
The White-lined Tanager (Tachyphonus rufus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-lined Tanager?
The white-lined tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is a resident breeder from Costa Rica south to northern Argentina and on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago....
Where can I report a White-lined Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of White-lined Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whltan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
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