About the Hoatzin
The hoatzin or hoactzin is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and Orinoco Basins in South America. It is the only extant species in the genus Opisthocomus which is the only extant genus in the Opisthocomidae family under the order of Opisthocomiformes. Despite being the subject of intense debate by specialists, the taxonomic position of this family is still far from clear.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Opisthocomiformes |
| Family | Hoatzin (Opisthocomidae) |
| Species | Opisthocomus hoazin |
| Species Codes | hoatzi1, HOAT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hoatzin belong to?
The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) belongs to the Hoatzin family (Opisthocomidae), in the order Opisthocomiformes.
How can I identify the Hoatzin?
The hoatzin or hoactzin is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and Orinoco Basins in South America. It is the only extant species in the genus Opisthocomus which is the only extant genus in the Opisthocomidae family under the order of Opisthocomi...
Where can I report a Hoatzin sighting?
You can log sightings of Hoatzin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoatzi1, or on iNaturalist.
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