About the Rufous Treepie
The rufous treepie is a treepie, native to the Indian subcontinent and adjoining parts of Southeast Asia. It is a member of the crow family, Corvidae. It is long tailed and has loud musical calls making it very conspicuous. It is found commonly in open scrub, agricultural areas, forests as well as urban gardens. Like other corvids it is very adaptable, omnivorous and opportunistic in feeding.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) |
| Species | Dendrocitta vagabunda |
| Species Codes | ruftre2, RUTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Treepie belong to?
The Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) belongs to the Crows, Jays, and Magpies family (Corvidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Treepie?
The rufous treepie is a treepie, native to the Indian subcontinent and adjoining parts of Southeast Asia. It is a member of the crow family, Corvidae. It is long tailed and has loud musical calls making it very conspicuous. It is found commonly in open scrub, agricultural areas, forests as well as u...
Where can I report a Rufous Treepie sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Treepie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruftre2, or on iNaturalist.
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