Grey-headed tanager

Eucometis penicillata

The grey-headed tanager (Eucometis penicillata) is a widely distributed species of small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.

Family: Thraupidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Grey-headed tanager

About the Grey-headed tanager

The grey-headed tanager (Eucometis penicillata) is a widely distributed species of small Neotropical bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Eucometis. It is found in Central America and northern South America from Mexico to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and heavily degraded former forest.

Fun Facts About Grey-headed tanager

  • Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical swamps, and heavily degraded former forest.
  • It is the only member of the genus Eucometis.

Conservation Status

The Grey-headed tanager is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyThraupidae
GenusEucometis
SpeciesEucometis penicillata

Range & Habitat

Range map of Grey-headed tanager

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Related Species

Other species in the Thraupidae family: