About the Yellow-crested Tanager
The yellow-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the western Amazon Basin . Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Loriotus rufiventer |
| Species Codes | yectan1, YCTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crested Tanager belong to?
The Yellow-crested Tanager (Loriotus rufiventer) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crested Tanager?
The yellow-crested tanager is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae. It is found in the western Amazon Basin . Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Yellow-crested Tanager sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crested Tanager on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yectan1, 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
46
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