About the Nightingale Wren
Microcerculus is a genus of birds in the wren family Troglodytidae that are endemic to Central America and tropical regions of South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wrens (Troglodytidae) |
| Species | Microcerculus philomela |
| Species Codes | nigwre1, NIWR, NONW, NNWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nightingale Wren belong to?
The Nightingale Wren (Microcerculus philomela) belongs to the Wrens family (Troglodytidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nightingale Wren?
Microcerculus is a genus of birds in the wren family Troglodytidae that are endemic to Central America and tropical regions of South America....
Where can I report a Nightingale Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of Nightingale Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nigwre1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
96
Species in Family
274
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