About the Dusky Purpletuft
The dusky purpletuft is a small species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) |
| Species | Iodopleura fusca |
| Species Codes | duspur1, DUPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Purpletuft belong to?
The Dusky Purpletuft (Iodopleura fusca) belongs to the Tityras and Allies family (Tityridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Purpletuft?
The dusky purpletuft is a small species of bird in the family Tityridae, the tityras, becards, and allies. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Dusky Purpletuft sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Purpletuft on eBird (ebird.org) using species code duspur1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tityras and Allies 36 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
36
Species in Family
14
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