About the Buff-throated Purpletuft
The buff-throated purpletuft is a small Endangered species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) |
| Species | Iodopleura pipra |
| Species Codes | butpur1, BTPU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-throated Purpletuft belong to?
The Buff-throated Purpletuft (Iodopleura pipra) belongs to the Tityras and Allies family (Tityridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Buff-throated Purpletuft?
The Buff-throated Purpletuft is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Buff-throated Purpletuft?
The buff-throated purpletuft is a small Endangered species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Buff-throated Purpletuft sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-throated Purpletuft on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butpur1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tityras and Allies 36 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
36
Species in Family
82
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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