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Turquoise Tanager

Tangara mexicana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Passeriformes (burung pengicau)
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Tangara
Species
Tangara mexicana (Turquoise Tanager)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トルコイシフウキンチョウ
Chinese 青綠唐加拉雀
Spanish Tangara Turquesa
French Calliste diable-enrhumé
German Türkistangare
Portuguese saíra-de-bando
Russian Бирюзовая танагра

Similar Species in Tangara

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Blue-whiskered Tanager
Tangara johannae
Near Threatened
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Brassy-breasted Tanager
Tangara desmaresti
Least Concern
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Beryl-spangled Tanager
Tangara nigroviridis
Least Concern
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Bay-headed Tanager
Tangara gyrola
Least Concern
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Blue-and-black Tanager
Tangara vassorii
Least Concern
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Flame-faced Tanager
Tangara parzudakii
Least Concern
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Golden Tanager
Tangara arthus
Least Concern
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Blue-browed Tanager
Tangara cyanotis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turquoise Tanager?
The scientific name of Turquoise Tanager is Tangara mexicana. It belongs to the genus Tangara.
What is the conservation status of Turquoise Tanager?
Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Turquoise Tanager live?
Turquoise Tanager is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Turquoise Tanager belong to?
Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana) belongs to the genus Tangara, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Turquoise Tanager endangered?
No, Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Turquoise Tanager belong to?
Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Turquoise Tanager?
The closest relatives of Turquoise Tanager in the genus Tangara include Blue-browed Tanager, Blue-whiskered Tanager, Brassy-breasted Tanager, Beryl-spangled Tanager, Bay-headed Tanager.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Tangara — 20 Species

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Blue-browed Tanager
Tangara cyanotis
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Blue-whiskered Tanager
Tangara johannae
NT 🐾
Brassy-breasted Tanager
Tangara desmaresti
LC 🐾
Beryl-spangled Tanager
Tangara nigroviridis
LC 🐾
Bay-headed Tanager
Tangara gyrola
LC 🐾
Blue-and-black Tanager
Tangara vassorii
LC 🐾
Flame-faced Tanager
Tangara parzudakii
LC 🐾
Golden Tanager
Tangara arthus
LC 🐾
Metallic-green Tanager
Tangara labradorides
LC 🐾
Saffron-crowned Tanager
Tangara xanthocephala
LC 🐾
Silver-throated Tanager
Tangara icterocephala
LC 🐾
Golden-eared Tanager
Tangara chrysotis
LC 🐾
Green-and-gold Tanager
Tangara schrankii
LC 🐾
Green-headed Tanager
Tangara seledon
LC 🐾
Green-naped Tanager
Tangara fucosa
NT 🐾
Gilt-edged Tanager
Tangara cyanoventris
LC 🐾
Paradise Tanager
Tangara chilensis
LC 🐾
Plain-colored Tanager
Tangara inornata
LC 🐾
Red-necked Tanager
Tangara cyanocephala
LC 🐾
Rufous-cheeked Tanager
Tangara rufigenis
LC
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