Tangara cyanocephala (P.L.S.Müller, 1776) is a animal in the Thraupidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Tangara cyanocephala (P.L.S.Müller, 1776)

Tangara cyanocephala (P.L.S.Müller, 1776)

Tangara cyanocephala is a brilliantly colored tanager that joins mixed-species flocks with green-headed tanagers.

Family
Genus
Tangara
Order
Passeriformes
Class
Aves

About Tangara cyanocephala (P.L.S.Müller, 1776)

This species, Tangara cyanocephala first described by P.L.S.Müller in 1776, has predominantly green plumage, a black back, and a blue head and throat. Its overall plumage is characterized as brilliant and varied, containing distinct patches of bright red, bright green, blue, and black. Individuals can be found in mixed-species flocks that also include green-headed tanagers.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Passeriformes Thraupidae Tangara

More from Thraupidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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