About the Masked Water-Tyrant
The masked water tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and as a vagrant to Uruguay and Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Fluvicola nengeta |
| Species Codes | mawtyr1, MAWT, MWTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Water-Tyrant belong to?
The Masked Water-Tyrant (Fluvicola nengeta) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Water-Tyrant?
The masked water tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and as a vagrant to Uruguay and Paraguay....
Where can I report a Masked Water-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Water-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mawtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
8,268
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