About the White-shouldered Tanager
The white-shouldered tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder from Honduras to Panama, South America south to Ecuador and southern Brazil, and on Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Loriotus luctuosus |
| Species Codes | whstan1, WSTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-shouldered Tanager belong to?
The White-shouldered Tanager (Loriotus luctuosus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-shouldered Tanager?
The white-shouldered tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder from Honduras to Panama, South America south to Ecuador and southern Brazil, and on Trinidad....
Where can I report a White-shouldered Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of White-shouldered Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whstan1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
1,711
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