About the Black-capped Foliage-gleaner
The Black-capped Foliage-gleaner (Philydor atricapillus) is a species of bird in the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 321 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bcfgle1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Philydor atricapillus |
| Species Codes | bcfgle1, BCFG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Foliage-gleaner belong to?
The Black-capped Foliage-gleaner (Philydor atricapillus) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Foliage-gleaner?
The Black-capped Foliage-gleaner is a member of the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-capped Foliage-gleaner sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Foliage-gleaner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcfgle1, or on iNaturalist.