Charles Darwin
Jameson's Antpecker (Parmoptila jamesoni)

Jameson's Antpecker

Parmoptila jamesoni

About the Jameson's Antpecker

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.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Jameson's Antpecker?

The scientific name of the Jameson's Antpecker is Parmoptila jamesoni.

How many Jameson's Antpecker sightings have been recorded?

19 observations of the Jameson's Antpecker have been recorded on iNaturalist.

19 observations on iNaturalist
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