About the White-tipped Plantcutter
The white-tipped plantcutter is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and as a vagrant to Brazil and Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingas (Cotingidae) |
| Species | Phytotoma rutila |
| Species Codes | whtpla1, WTPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tipped Plantcutter belong to?
The White-tipped Plantcutter (Phytotoma rutila) belongs to the Cotingas family (Cotingidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tipped Plantcutter?
The white-tipped plantcutter is a species of bird in the family Cotingidae, the cotingas. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and as a vagrant to Brazil and Chile....
Where can I report a White-tipped Plantcutter sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tipped Plantcutter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtpla1, or on iNaturalist.
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