Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Melampittas (Melampittidae) |
| Species | Melampitta lugubris |
| Codes | lesmel1, LEME |
Identification
The Lesser Melampitta (Melampitta lugubris) is a member of the Melampittas family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Melampitta lugubris
Family: Melampittas
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: lesmel1