Bush-tanagers are in the genus Chlorospingus, traditionally placed in the tanager family, Thraupidae. This seems in error according to more recent studies, which suggest that they are closely related to the genus Arremonops in the Emberizadae (buntings and American sparrows). Considering this, bush-tanager is arguably better replaced by chlorospingus, but this has yet to be proposed.
It contains the following
species:
Common Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus ophthalmicus
Tacarcuna Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus tacarcunae
Pirre Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus inornatus
Dusky Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus semifuscus
Sooty-capped Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus pileatus
Yellow-whiskered Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus parvirostris
Yellow-throated Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus flavigularis
Yellow-green Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus flavovirens
Ashy-throated Bush-tanager, Chlorospingus canigularis