About the Fringe-backed Fire-eye
The fringe-backed fire-eye, for a time known as Swainson's fire-eye, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is endemic to Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese it is called papa-taoca-da-bahia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Pyriglena atra |
| Species Codes | fbfeye1, FBFE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fringe-backed Fire-eye belong to?
The Fringe-backed Fire-eye (Pyriglena atra) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fringe-backed Fire-eye?
The fringe-backed fire-eye, for a time known as Swainson's fire-eye, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is endemic to Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese it is called papa-taoca-da-bahia....
Where can I report a Fringe-backed Fire-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Fringe-backed Fire-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fbfeye1, or on iNaturalist.
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