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Piapiac

Ptilostomus afer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Ptilostomus

About

The piapiac (Ptilostomus afer) is an African member of the crow family, and is the only member of the genus Ptilostomus. According to recent findings, it is most closely related to the Central Asian ground jays (Ericson et al., 2005).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Piapiac?
The scientific name of Piapiac is Ptilostomus afer.
What is the conservation status of Piapiac?
The Piapiac has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the family Corvidae.
What genus does Piapiac belong to?
Piapiac belongs to the genus Ptilostomus.