About the Mountain Peltops
The Mountain Peltops (Peltops montanus) is a species of bird in the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 24 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code moupel1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) |
| Species | Peltops montanus |
| Species Codes | moupel1, MOPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Peltops belong to?
The Mountain Peltops (Peltops montanus) belongs to the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family (Artamidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Peltops?
The Mountain Peltops is a member of the Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mountain Peltops sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Peltops on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moupel1, or on iNaturalist.