About the Sungrebe
The sungrebe or American finfoot is a small aquatic gruiform found in the tropical and subtropical Americas from northeastern Mexico to central Ecuador and southern Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Finfoots (Heliornithidae) |
| Species | Heliornis fulica |
| Species Codes | sungre1, SUNG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sungrebe belong to?
The Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica) belongs to the Finfoots family (Heliornithidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Sungrebe?
The sungrebe or American finfoot is a small aquatic gruiform found in the tropical and subtropical Americas from northeastern Mexico to central Ecuador and southern Brazil....
Where can I report a Sungrebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Sungrebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sungre1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
3
Species in Family
1,172
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