About the Black-capped Piprites
The black-capped piprites, also known as the black-capped manakin, bailarín castaño, or piprites capirotado, is a species of suboscine passerine. It has been placed in the genus Piprites, part of the Tyrannidae family. Previously, the species was included in the family Pipridae, but was reclassified following genetic studies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Piprites pileata |
| Species Codes | bkcpip1, BCPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Piprites belong to?
The Black-capped Piprites (Piprites pileata) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Piprites?
The black-capped piprites, also known as the black-capped manakin, bailarín castaño, or piprites capirotado, is a species of suboscine passerine. It has been placed in the genus Piprites, part of the Tyrannidae family. Previously, the species was included in the family Pipridae, but was reclassified...
Where can I report a Black-capped Piprites sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Piprites on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcpip1, or on iNaturalist.
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