About the Northern Plain-Xenops
The Northern Plain-Xenops (Xenops mexicanus) is a species of bird in the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 321 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code plaxen2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) |
| Species | Xenops mexicanus |
| Species Codes | plaxen2, NOPX, PLXE, NPXE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Plain-Xenops belong to?
The Northern Plain-Xenops (Xenops mexicanus) belongs to the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family (Furnariidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Plain-Xenops?
The Northern Plain-Xenops is a member of the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Northern Plain-Xenops sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Plain-Xenops on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plaxen2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers 321 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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