Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Opisthocomiformes |
| Family | Hoatzin (Opisthocomidae) |
| Species | Opisthocomus hoazin |
| Codes | hoatzi1, HOAT |
Identification
The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a member of the Hoatzin family within the order Opisthocomiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Opisthocomus hoazin
Family: Hoatzin
Order: Opisthocomiformes
eBird Code: hoatzi1