About the Buff-cheeked Greenlet
The Buff-cheeked Greenlet (Pachysylvia muscicapina) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bucgre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Pachysylvia muscicapina |
| Species Codes | bucgre1, BCGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-cheeked Greenlet belong to?
The Buff-cheeked Greenlet (Pachysylvia muscicapina) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buff-cheeked Greenlet?
The Buff-cheeked Greenlet is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Buff-cheeked Greenlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-cheeked Greenlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucgre1, or on iNaturalist.