About the Puerto Rican Flycatcher
The Puerto Rican Flycatcher (Myiarchus antillarum) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purfly1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiarchus antillarum |
| Species Codes | purfly1, PRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Flycatcher belong to?
The Puerto Rican Flycatcher (Myiarchus antillarum) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Flycatcher?
The Puerto Rican Flycatcher is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purfly1, or on iNaturalist.