About the Sharpbill
The sharpbill is a small passerine bird that is placed in its own family Oxyruncidae. It was formerly placed in the family Tityridae. Its range is from the mountainous areas of tropical South America and southern Central America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sharpbill (Oxyruncidae) |
| Species | Oxyruncus cristatus |
| Species Codes | sharpb1, SHAR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharpbill belong to?
The Sharpbill (Oxyruncus cristatus) belongs to the Sharpbill family (Oxyruncidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharpbill?
The sharpbill is a small passerine bird that is placed in its own family Oxyruncidae. It was formerly placed in the family Tityridae. Its range is from the mountainous areas of tropical South America and southern Central America....
Where can I report a Sharpbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharpbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sharpb1, or on iNaturalist.
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