About the Velvet-fronted Grackle
The velvet-fronted grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, monotypic within the genus Lampropsar. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Lampropsar tanagrinus |
| Species Codes | vefgra1, VFGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvet-fronted Grackle belong to?
The Velvet-fronted Grackle (Lampropsar tanagrinus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Velvet-fronted Grackle?
The velvet-fronted grackle is a species of bird in the family Icteridae, monotypic within the genus Lampropsar. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps and heavily degraded former forest....
Where can I report a Velvet-fronted Grackle sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvet-fronted Grackle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vefgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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