About the Cattle Tyrant
The cattle tyrant is a species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. In Brazil, it is called suiriri-cavaleiro. It is the only member of the genus Machetornis. The relationships of this species and genus to other genera in the tyrant flycatchers are uncertain. It resembles Tyrannus flycatchers, but this may be the result of convergence.
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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 species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. In Brazil, it is called suiriri-cavaleiro. It is the only member of the genus Machetornis. The relationships of this species and genus to other genera in the tyrant flycatchers are uncertain. It resembles Tyrannus fly...
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.
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