About the Jameson's Wattle-eye
Jameson's wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is named after James Sligo Jameson.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) |
| Species | Platysteira jamesoni |
| Species Codes | jaweye1, JWEY, JAWE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jameson's Wattle-eye belong to?
The Jameson's Wattle-eye (Platysteira jamesoni) belongs to the Wattle-eyes and Batises family (Platysteiridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Jameson's Wattle-eye?
Jameson's wattle-eye is a species of bird in the family Platysteiridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is named aft...
Where can I report a Jameson's Wattle-eye sighting?
You can log sightings of Jameson's Wattle-eye on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jaweye1, or on iNaturalist.
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