Scarlet-rumped Tanager
Ramphocelus passerinii
About the Scarlet-rumped Tanager
Passerini's tanager, Ramphocelus passerinii, is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident breeder in the Caribbean lowlands from southern Mexico to western Panama. This species was formerly known as the scarlet-rumped tanager, but was renamed when the distinctive form found on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and Panama was reclassified as a separate species, the Cherrie's tanager, Ramphocelus costaricensis. While most authorities have accepted this split, there are notable exceptions (e.g. the Howard...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 10,563 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Scarlet-rumped Tanager?
The scientific name of the Scarlet-rumped Tanager is Ramphocelus passerinii.
How many Scarlet-rumped Tanager sightings have been recorded?
10,563 observations of the Scarlet-rumped Tanager have been recorded on iNaturalist.
