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Rufous-fronted Greenlet

Tunchiornis ferrugineifrons

Rufous-fronted Greenlet (Tunchiornis ferrugineifrons) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Rufous-fronted Greenlet (Tunchiornis ferrugineifrons) is a member of the Vireonidae family found in South America.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Vireonidae Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers
  4. Genus Tunchiornis
  5. Species ferrugineifrons

Where it lives

Northern, western Amazonia

Quick facts

Family
Vireonidae

Biology & behaviour

The Rufous-fronted Greenlet (Tunchiornis ferrugineifrons) is a member of the Vireonidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA n, w Amazonia.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Rufous-fronted Greenlet live?

The Rufous-fronted Greenlet is found across South America with a range covering SA n, w Amazonia.

What family does the Rufous-fronted Greenlet belong to?

The Rufous-fronted Greenlet (Tunchiornis ferrugineifrons) belongs to the Vireonidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Conservation

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