About the Red-fronted Antpecker
The red-fronted antpecker is a species of songbird found in Western Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. Jameson's antpecker has sometimes been considered as a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Parmoptila rubrifrons |
| Species Codes | refant1, RFAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-fronted Antpecker belong to?
The Red-fronted Antpecker (Parmoptila rubrifrons) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-fronted Antpecker?
The red-fronted antpecker is a species of songbird found in Western Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. Jameson's antpecker has sometimes been considered as a subspecies....
Where can I report a Red-fronted Antpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-fronted Antpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refant1, or on iNaturalist.
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