About the Woodhouse's Antpecker
Woodhouse's antpecker is a species of passerine bird found in West Africa that is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. The name commemorates the American explorer and collector Samuel Washington Woodhouse.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Parmoptila woodhousei |
| Species Codes | wooant1, WOAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Woodhouse's Antpecker belong to?
The Woodhouse's Antpecker (Parmoptila woodhousei) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Woodhouse's Antpecker?
Woodhouse's antpecker is a species of passerine bird found in West Africa that is placed in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. The name commemorates the American explorer and collector Samuel Washington Woodhouse....
Where can I report a Woodhouse's Antpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Woodhouse's Antpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wooant1, or on iNaturalist.
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