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Red Tanager
Piranga flava
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.7 cm
Weight
34.15 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 34.15 g | 1.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks) |
| Genus | Piranga |
| Species | Piranga flava |
Distribution
Red Tanager has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red Tanager endangered?
The Red Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red Tanager nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Red Tanager?
The Red Tanager has a wingspan of 18.7 cm, weight of 34.15 g.
What order and family does the Red Tanager belong to?
The Red Tanager (Piranga flava) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cardinalidae family
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Least Concern
Black-backed Grosbeak
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Least Concern
Black-cheeked Ant-tanager
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Near Threatened
Black-faced Grosbeak
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Least Concern
Black-headed Grosbeak
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Least Concern
Blackish-blue Seedeater
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Least Concern
Black-thighed Grosbeak
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Least Concern
Blue-black Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia cyanoides
Least Concern