About the Greater Thornbird
The greater thornbird is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Phacellodomus ruber |
| Species Codes | gretho2, GRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Thornbird belong to?
The Greater Thornbird (Phacellodomus ruber) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Thornbird?
The greater thornbird is a species of bird in the Furnariinae subfamily of the ovenbird family Furnariidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Greater Thornbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Thornbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gretho2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers 321 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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