About the Rufous Twistwing
The rufous twistwing is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Cnipodectes superrufus |
| Species Codes | ruftwi1, RUTW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Twistwing belong to?
The Rufous Twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous Twistwing?
The Rufous Twistwing is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous Twistwing?
The rufous twistwing is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous Twistwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Twistwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruftwi1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
17
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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