Jameson's antpecker
Parmoptila jamesoni
Jameson's antpecker is a songbird species found in central Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is tentatively placed in the estrildid finch family (Estrildidae). It has traditionally been included as a subspecies of P. rubrifrons and the common name Jameson's antpecker was sometimes used for both taxa. But today, they are often considered distinct species.
Jameson's antpecker (Parmoptila jamesoni) is a songbird species found in central Africa. Like all antpeckers, it is tentatively placed in the estrildid finch family (Estrildidae). It has traditionally been included as a subspecies of P. rubrifrons (red-fronted antpecker) and the common name Jameson's antpecker was sometimes used for both taxa. But today, they are often considered distinct species.
Jameson's antpecker inhabits tropical lowland moist forest in Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When Jameson's and the red-fronted antpeckers were still evaluated as one species, they were classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN. Unlike its western relative which is declining noticeably, P. jamesoni is still common and widespread. Therefore, its status has not changed after its elevation to a full species.
Jameson's antpecker is named after James Sligo Jameson. Given Jameson's violent behavior in Africa, ornithologists have suggested changing the common name of this species.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Parmoptila
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Parmoptila jamesoni, commonly known as the Jameson's antpecker, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) live?
- Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) is found in Africa.
- What family does Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) belong to?
- Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker)?
- The plumage of Parmoptila jamesoni (Jameson's antpecker) combines these colours: Brown and Grey.
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