About the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant
The helmeted pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Lophotriccus galeatus |
| Species Codes | heptyr1, HEPT, HPTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant belong to?
The Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus galeatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant?
The helmeted pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Pygmy-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heptyr1, 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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