About the Wattled Ploughbill
The wattled ploughbill is a small bird from New Guinea. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eulacestoma and family Eulacestomatidae. It is also known as the wattled shrike-tit or ploughshare tit.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploughbill (Eulacestomatidae) |
| Species | Eulacestoma nigropectus |
| Species Codes | watplo1, WAPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wattled Ploughbill belong to?
The Wattled Ploughbill (Eulacestoma nigropectus) belongs to the Ploughbill family (Eulacestomatidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Wattled Ploughbill?
The wattled ploughbill is a small bird from New Guinea. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eulacestoma and family Eulacestomatidae. It is also known as the wattled shrike-tit or ploughshare tit....
Where can I report a Wattled Ploughbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Wattled Ploughbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watplo1, or on iNaturalist.
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
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