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Red-headed Tanager

Piranga erythrocephala

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.2 cm
Weight
22.2 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.2 cm 5.6 in
Weight 22.2 g 0.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Piranga
Species Piranga erythrocephala

Distribution

Red-headed Tanager has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-headed Tanager endangered?
The Red-headed Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-headed Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Red-headed Tanager?
The Red-headed Tanager has a wingspan of 14.2 cm, weight of 22.2 g.
What order and family does the Red-headed Tanager belong to?
The Red-headed Tanager (Piranga erythrocephala) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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