About the Cattle Tyrant
The Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) 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 cattyr 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 | Machetornis rixosa |
| Species Codes | cattyr, CATY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cattle Tyrant belong to?
The Cattle Tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cattle Tyrant?
The Cattle 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 Cattle Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Cattle Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cattyr, 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
13,353
iNat Observations
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