About the Hairy-crested Antbird
The hairy-crested antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Rhegmatorhina melanosticta |
| Species Codes | hacant1, HCAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hairy-crested Antbird belong to?
The Hairy-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hairy-crested Antbird?
The hairy-crested antbird is a species of bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Hairy-crested Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Hairy-crested Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hacant1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
238
Species in Family
57
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