26,051 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-gray Tanager
Thraupis episcopus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Thraupidae βΊGenus: Thraupis
About
The blue-gray tanager (Thraupis episcopus) is a medium-sized South American songbird of the tanager family, Thraupidae. Its range is from Mexico south to northeast Bolivia and northern Brazil, all of the Amazon Basin, except the very south. It has been introduced to Lima (Peru). On Trinidad and Tobago, this bird is called blue jean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-gray Tanager is Thraupis episcopus.
- The Blue-gray Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the family Thraupidae.
- Blue-gray Tanager belongs to the genus Thraupis.