About the Yellow-faced Grassquit
The yellow-faced grassquit is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae and is the only member of the genus Tiaris. It is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Tiaris olivaceus |
| Species Codes | yefgra1, YFGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-faced Grassquit belong to?
The Yellow-faced Grassquit (Tiaris olivaceus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-faced Grassquit?
The yellow-faced grassquit is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae and is the only member of the genus Tiaris. It is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean....
Where can I report a Yellow-faced Grassquit sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-faced Grassquit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
7,059
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