Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Piranga Higher classification Piranga | Phylum Chordata Family Cardinalidae Scientific name Piranga rubriceps Rank Species | |
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Similar Red‑headed tanager, Piranga, Ochre‑breasted tanager, Tanager, Bird | ||
The red-hooded tanager (Piranga rubriceps), 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' plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the cardinal family. Along with the red-headed tanager and white-winged tanager, it is sometimes placed in the genus Spermagra.
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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