About the Amazonian Black-Tyrant
The Amazonian black-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is particularly native to riverbanks of the Amazon rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Knipolegus poecilocercus |
| Species Codes | ambtyr1, AMBT, ABTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazonian Black-Tyrant belong to?
The Amazonian Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilocercus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Amazonian Black-Tyrant?
The Amazonian black-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is particularly native to riverbanks of the Amazon rainforest....
Where can I report a Amazonian Black-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazonian Black-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ambtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
41
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