Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager

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Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager (<em>Pseudosaltator rufiventris</em>) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (<em>Thraupidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager (Pseudosaltator rufiventris) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pseudosaltator; binomial: Pseudosaltator rufiventris; authority: (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Saltator rufiventris is related to Dubusia rather than to species of Saltator. New genus described and English name change to reflect new relationship (Klicka et al. 2007; Burns et al. 2016; SACC 427).

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