About the Black-capped Speirops
The black-capped speirops is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was previously placed in the genus Speirops. It is endemic to São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) |
| Species | Zosterops lugubris |
| Species Codes | blcspe1, BCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Speirops belong to?
The Black-capped Speirops (Zosterops lugubris) belongs to the White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies family (Zosteropidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Speirops?
The black-capped speirops is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It was previously placed in the genus Speirops. It is endemic to São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe....
Where can I report a Black-capped Speirops sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Speirops on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcspe1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
150
Species in Family
69
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