About the Hairy-crested Antbird
The Hairy-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta) is a species of bird in the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 238 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code hacant1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Rhegmatorhina melanosticta |
| Species Codes | hacant1, HCAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hairy-crested Antbird belong to?
The Hairy-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hairy-crested Antbird?
The Hairy-crested Antbird is a member of the Typical Antbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Hairy-crested Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Hairy-crested Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hacant1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Typical Antbirds 238 species
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