About the Rufous-crowned Greenlet
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet (Hylophilus poicilotis) is a species of bird in the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 65 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code rucgre1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) |
| Species | Hylophilus poicilotis |
| Species Codes | rucgre1, RCGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-crowned Greenlet belong to?
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet (Hylophilus poicilotis) belongs to the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family (Vireonidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-crowned Greenlet?
The Rufous-crowned Greenlet is a member of the Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rufous-crowned Greenlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-crowned Greenlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucgre1, or on iNaturalist.