About the Phainopepla
The phainopepla or northern phainopepla is the most northerly representative of the mainly tropical Central American family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky flycatchers. Its name is from the Greek phain pepla meaning "shining robe" in reference to the male's plumage.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae) |
| Species | Phainopepla nitens |
| Species Codes | phaino, PHAI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Phainopepla belong to?
The Phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) belongs to the Silky-flycatchers family (Ptiliogonatidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Phainopepla?
The phainopepla or northern phainopepla is the most northerly representative of the mainly tropical Central American family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky flycatchers. Its name is from the Greek phain pepla meaning \"shining robe\" in reference to the male's plumage....
Where can I report a Phainopepla sighting?
You can log sightings of Phainopepla on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phaino, or on iNaturalist.
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