Dusky-faced Tanager
Mitrospingus cassinii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMitrospingidae (Mitrospingid Tanagers)
- GenusMitrospingus (Dusky-faced and Olive-backed Tanagers)
- SpeciesMitrospingus cassinii (Dusky-faced Tanager)
About the Dusky-faced Tanager
The dusky-faced tanager (Mitrospingus cassinii) is a species of bird in the family Mitrospingidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama. The dusky-faced tanager and the three other species in family Mitrospingidae were previously placed in family Thraupidae, the "true" tanagers. A 2013 publication detailed how they did not belong there and proposed the new family for them. The North and South American Classification Committees of the American Ornithological Society accepted the new placement in July 2017 and March 2019, respectively. The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) followed suit in January 2018.
The dusky-faced tanager has two subspecies, the nominate Mitrospingus cassinii cassinii and M. c. costaricensis. The two subspecies are "very poorly differentiated." The adults are 18 to 18.5 cm (7.1 to 7.3 in) long and weigh 32 to 39 g (1.1 to 1.4 oz). Their crown and nape are mustard yellow. The face has a large black "mask". Their upper parts are lead gray. The throat is light gray transitioning to olive yellow on the breast and flanks and further to a gray-olive-yellow blend on the belly. The juvenile is... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky-faced Tanager in La Amistad International Park (Panama)
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | San Lorenzo Protected Forest | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 7 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 8 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 10 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 11 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 12 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 13 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 14 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 15 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 16 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky-faced Tanager in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky-faced Tanager sighting in La Amistad International Park (Panama), based on 322 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky-faced Tanager in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?
October has the highest sighting rate for Dusky-faced Tanager in La Amistad International Park (Panama) in our monthly data.