About the White-crested Spadebill
The white-crested spadebill is a species of passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Platyrinchus platyrhynchos |
| Species Codes | whcspa1, WCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crested Spadebill belong to?
The White-crested Spadebill (Platyrinchus platyrhynchos) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-crested Spadebill?
The white-crested spadebill is a species of passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-crested Spadebill sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crested Spadebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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