Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Steatornithiformes |
| Family | Oilbird (Steatornithidae) |
| Species | Steatornis caripensis |
| Codes | oilbir1, OILB |
Identification
The Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) is a member of the Oilbird family within the order Steatornithiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Steatornis caripensis
Family: Oilbird
Order: Steatornithiformes
eBird Code: oilbir1