🌿Native Nature

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cardinalidae ›Genus: Piranga

About

The summer tanager (Piranga rubra), is a medium-sized American songbird. Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). The species's plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Summer Tanager?
The scientific name of Summer Tanager is Piranga rubra.
What kingdom does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Summer Tanager belong to?
Summer Tanager belongs to the genus Piranga.