About the Rufous Piha
The rufous piha is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. Its range extends from southern Mexico throughout Central America and the Chocó-Magdalena region.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Lipaugus unirufus |
| Species Codes | rufpih1, RUFP, RUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Piha belong to?
The Rufous Piha (Lipaugus unirufus) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Piha?
The rufous piha is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. Its range extends from southern Mexico throughout Central America and the Chocó-Magdalena region....
Where can I report a Rufous Piha sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Piha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufpih1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cotingas 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
227
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