About the Cock-tailed Tyrant
The cock-tailed tyrant is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Alectrurus tricolor |
| Species Codes | cottyr1, CTTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cock-tailed Tyrant belong to?
The Cock-tailed Tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cock-tailed Tyrant?
The cock-tailed tyrant is a Vulnerable species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay....
Where can I report a Cock-tailed Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Cock-tailed Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cottyr1, 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
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