About the Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher
The black-and-yellow phainoptila or black-and-yellow silky-flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky-flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae) |
| Species | Phainoptila melanoxantha |
| Species Codes | bayfly1, BAYS, BAYP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher (Phainoptila melanoxantha) belongs to the Silky-flycatchers family (Ptiliogonatidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher?
The black-and-yellow phainoptila or black-and-yellow silky-flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Ptiliogonatidae, the silky-flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-yellow Silky-flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bayfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
4
Species in Family
426
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