About the Cocos Tyrannulet
The Cocos tyrannulet, also known as the Cocos flycatcher, is a vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Cocos Island off Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Nesotriccus ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | cocfly1, COFL, COTY |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cocos Tyrannulet belong to?
The Cocos Tyrannulet (Nesotriccus ridgwayi) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cocos Tyrannulet?
The Cocos Tyrannulet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cocos Tyrannulet?
The Cocos tyrannulet, also known as the Cocos flycatcher, is a vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Cocos Island off Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Cocos Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Cocos Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cocfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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