About the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant
The black-capped pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiornis atricapillus |
| Species Codes | bcptyr1, BPYT, BCPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant belong to?
The Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis atricapillus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant?
The black-capped pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama....
Where can I report a Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Pygmy-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcptyr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
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