About the Gray-capped Tyrannulet
The grey-capped tyrannulet is a Least Concern species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Phyllomyias griseocapilla |
| Species Codes | gyctyr1, GCTY |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-capped Tyrannulet belong to?
The Gray-capped Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseocapilla) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray-capped Tyrannulet?
The Gray-capped Tyrannulet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray-capped Tyrannulet?
The grey-capped tyrannulet is a Least Concern species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Gray-capped Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-capped Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyctyr1, 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
194
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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