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Papageitangare

Chlorornis riefferii

Least Concern

About

One of the most vividly colored tanagers, grass-green tanagers display intense, saturated lime-green plumage with a chestnut crown — one of the few tanagers where green is the dominant striking color rather than blue, purple, or multicolor. Found in humid Andean cloud forest edges from Ecuador to Bolivia at elevations of 2,000–3,500 meters. They inhabit forest edge, secondary woodland, and dense shrubbery, foraging in small groups on fruit and insects. Listed as Least Concern with stable populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワカクサフウキンチョウ
Chinese 草綠唐納雀
Spanish clorornis patirrojo
French Tangara de Rieffer
German Papageitangare
Russian Попугайная танагра

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papageitangare?
The scientific name of Papageitangare is Chlorornis riefferii. It belongs to the genus Chlorornis.
What is the conservation status of Papageitangare?
Papageitangare (Chlorornis riefferii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Papageitangare live?
Papageitangare is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Papageitangare belong to?
Papageitangare (Chlorornis riefferii) belongs to the genus Chlorornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Papageitangare endangered?
No, Papageitangare (Chlorornis riefferii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Papageitangare belong to?
Papageitangare (Chlorornis riefferii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 3 Countries

Genus Chlorornis — 1 Species

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Papageitangare
Chlorornis riefferii
LC

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