About the Black-backed Water-Tyrant
The black-backed water tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Fluvicola albiventer |
| Species Codes | bbwtyr1, BBWT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Water-Tyrant belong to?
The Black-backed Water-Tyrant (Fluvicola albiventer) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Water-Tyrant?
The black-backed water tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Black-backed Water-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Water-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bbwtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
1,602
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