About the White-throated Spadebill
The white-throated spadebill is a tiny passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Uruguay, and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Platyrinchus mystaceus |
| Species Codes | whtspa1, WTRS, EWTS, WTSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Spadebill belong to?
The White-throated Spadebill (Platyrinchus mystaceus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Spadebill?
The white-throated spadebill is a tiny passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, on Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Uruguay, and Suriname....
Where can I report a White-throated Spadebill sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Spadebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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