Rufous-cheeked Tanager

The Rufous-cheeked Tanager is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-cheeked Tanager (Tangara rufigenis) is a species of bird in the Thraupidae family, the tanagers. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Tangara rufigenis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

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Rufous-cheeked Tanager Tangara rufigenis = Described by: Sclater (1857) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela - Nov, 2004 More

Rufous-cheeked Tanager Tangara rufigenis = Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela - Nov, 2004 More

Rufous-cheeked Tanager (ENDEMIC): one bird on the north slope of Choroni Road Blue-necked Tanager: two birds, foothills (south slope) Choroni Road Beryl-spangled Tanager: common at Colonia Tovar Black-headed Tanager: several along foothills of Ocumare Road Purple Honeycreeper: one along stream on Ocumare Road Red-legged Honeycreeper: one along stream on Ocumare Road Swallow-Tanager: common and nesting at Rancho Grande Pileated Finch: male and female in scrub east of Coro along Highway 3 More