About the Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant
The Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola frontalis) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bfgtyr1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Muscisaxicola frontalis |
| Species Codes | bfgtyr1, BFGT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola frontalis) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant?
The Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bfgtyr1, or on iNaturalist.