559 observationsLeast Concern
Brown-throated Wattle-eye
Platysteira cyanea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Platysteiridae βΊGenus: Platysteira
About
The brown-throated wattle-eye (Platysteira cyanea), also known as the common wattle-eye or scarlet-spectacled wattle-eye, is a small, insectivorous passerine bird. The wattle-eyes were previously classed as a subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae, but are now usually separated from that group.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown-throated Wattle-eye is Platysteira cyanea.
- The Brown-throated Wattle-eye has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the class Aves.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the family Platysteiridae.
- Brown-throated Wattle-eye belongs to the genus Platysteira.