About the Brown-capped Tyrannulet
The brown-capped tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela and reported for the first time in Nicaragua in 2011.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Ornithion brunneicapillus |
| Species Codes | brctyr, BCTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-capped Tyrannulet belong to?
The Brown-capped Tyrannulet (Ornithion brunneicapillus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-capped Tyrannulet?
The brown-capped tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela and reported for the first time in Nicaragua in 2011....
Where can I report a Brown-capped Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-capped Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brctyr, or on iNaturalist.
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