About the Brown-throated Wattle-eye
The brown-throated wattle-eye, also known as the common wattle-eye or scarlet-spectacled wattle-eye, is a small, insectivorous passerine bird. The wattle-eyes were previously classed as a subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, but are now usually separated from that group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Platysteira cyanea |
| Species Codes | btweye2, BTWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-throated Wattle-eye belong to?
The Brown-throated Wattle-eye (Platysteira cyanea) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-throated Wattle-eye?
The brown-throated wattle-eye, also known as the common wattle-eye or scarlet-spectacled wattle-eye, is a small, insectivorous passerine bird. The wattle-eyes were previously classed as a subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, but are now usually separated from that group....
Where can I report a Brown-throated Wattle-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-throated Wattle-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code btweye2, or on iNaturalist.
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