🌿Native Nature

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

Taxonomy

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

About

The western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), 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 Western Tanager?
The scientific name of Western Tanager is Piranga ludoviciana.
What kingdom does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Western Tanager belong to?
Western Tanager belongs to the genus Piranga.