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Inti Tanager
Heliothraupis oneilli
Inti Tanager (Heliothraupis oneilli) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Inti Tanager (Heliothraupis oneilli) is a member of the Thraupidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Thraupidae Tanagers & Allies
- Genus Heliothraupis
- Species oneilli
Quick facts
- Family
- Thraupidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Inti Tanager (Heliothraupis oneilli) is a member of the Thraupidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA lower yungas in nw Bolivia (Machariapo Valley, Dpto. La Paz).
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Inti Tanager live?
The Inti Tanager is found across South America with a range covering SA lower yungas in nw Bolivia (Machariapo Valley, Dpto. La Paz).
What family does the Inti Tanager belong to?
The Inti Tanager (Heliothraupis oneilli) belongs to the Thraupidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Inti Tanager endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Inti Tanager make?
1 real field recording of the Inti Tanager — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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