About the Rifleman
A rifleman is an infantry soldier armed with a rifled long gun. Although the rifleman role had its origin with 16th century hand cannoneers and 17th century musketeers, the term originated in the 18th century with the introduction of the rifled musket. By the mid-19th century, entire regiments of riflemen were formed and became the mainstay of all standard infantry, and rifleman became a generic term for any common infantryman.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New Zealand Wrens (Acanthisittidae) |
| Species | Acanthisitta chloris |
| Species Codes | riflem1, RIFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rifleman belong to?
The Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris) belongs to the New Zealand Wrens family (Acanthisittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rifleman?
A rifleman is an infantry soldier armed with a rifled long gun. Although the rifleman role had its origin with 16th century hand cannoneers and 17th century musketeers, the term originated in the 18th century with the introduction of the rifled musket. By the mid-19th century, entire regiments of ri...
Where can I report a Rifleman sighting?
You can log sightings of Rifleman on eBird (ebird.org) using species code riflem1, or on iNaturalist.
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