About the Black-capped Tyrannulet
The black-capped tyrannulet is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Tyranniscus nigrocapillus |
| Species Codes | blctyr1, BCTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Tyrannulet belong to?
The Black-capped Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus nigrocapillus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Tyrannulet?
The black-capped tyrannulet is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Black-capped Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blctyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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