Swallow tanager
Tersina viridis
The swallow tanager (Tersina viridis) is a species of Neotropic bird in the tanager family Thraupidae.
About the Swallow tanager
The swallow tanager (Tersina viridis) is a species of Neotropic bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of the genus Tersina. It is found widely throughout South America, from eastern Panama to far northern Argentina. The species is sexually dimorphic: the female is a yellow-green and the male a turquoise blue with a small deep black face and upper throat patch.
Fun Facts About Swallow tanager
- The species is sexually dimorphic: the female is a yellow-green and the male a turquoise blue with a small deep black face and upper throat patch.
- It is the only member of the genus Tersina.
Conservation Status
The Swallow tanager is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Thraupidae |
| Genus | Tersina |
| Species | Tersina viridis |
Range & Habitat
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