About the Mao
Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary, political theorist and the founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC). He served as China's paramount leader from 1949 until his death in 1976 primarily through his role as the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Mao Zedong Thought, which he advocated as a Chinese adaptation of Marxism–Leninism, influenced movements and Maoist organizations worldwide.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Gymnomyza samoensis |
| Species Codes | mao1, MAO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mao belong to?
The Mao (Gymnomyza samoensis) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mao?
Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary, political theorist and the founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC). He served as China's paramount leader from 1949 until his death in 1976 primarily through his role as the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Mao Zedong Thought, w...
Where can I report a Mao sighting?
You can log sightings of Mao on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mao1, or on iNaturalist.
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