Chestnut-headed Tanager

Thlypopsis pyrrhocoma

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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