About the Golden-crowned Spadebill
The golden-crowned spadebill is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found Central America from Honduras to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Platyrinchus coronatus |
| Species Codes | gocspa1, GCRS, GCSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-crowned Spadebill belong to?
The Golden-crowned Spadebill (Platyrinchus coronatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-crowned Spadebill?
The golden-crowned spadebill is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found Central America from Honduras to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Golden-crowned Spadebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-crowned Spadebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gocspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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