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Yellow-winged Tanager

Thraupis abbas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Thraupidae ›Genus: Thraupis

About

The yellow-winged tanager (Thraupis abbas) is a neotropical member of the tanager family. It is of average size for a tanager, about 18 centimetres (7 inches long). It is distinguished by the yellow patches on its dusky green wings, marking an otherwise dark bluish and gray body. It has a pale lavender tone on its throat and breast. The juvenile lacks this color, but has an olive-green head and upper back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-winged Tanager?
The scientific name of Yellow-winged Tanager is Thraupis abbas.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-winged Tanager?
The Yellow-winged Tanager has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the family Thraupidae.
What genus does Yellow-winged Tanager belong to?
Yellow-winged Tanager belongs to the genus Thraupis.