About the Cinereous Ground-Tyrant
The Cinereous Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola cinereus) 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 cingrt1 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 cinereus |
| Species Codes | cingrt1, CIGT, CGTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Cinereous Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola cinereus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Ground-Tyrant?
The Cinereous 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 Cinereous Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cingrt1, or on iNaturalist.
