About the Western Fire-eye
The western fire-eye is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Pyriglena maura |
| Species Codes | wesfie1, WEFE, WBFE, WFEY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Fire-eye belong to?
The Western Fire-eye (Pyriglena maura) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Fire-eye?
The western fire-eye is an insectivorous bird in subfamily Thamnophilinae of family Thamnophilidae, the \"typical antbirds\". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru....
Where can I report a Western Fire-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Fire-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesfie1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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