Chestnut-headed Tanager
Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae
About
The chestnut-headed tanager is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is found in the Atlantic Forest of southeast Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and far northeastern Argentina. It was formerly the only member of the genus Pyrrhocoma but is now placed in Thlypopsis.
Fun Fact
A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that the chestnut-headed tanager was embedded in a clade containing members of the genus Thlypopsis.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeast Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and far northeastern Argentina.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance