About the Rufous Mourner
The rufous mourner is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Rhytipterna holerythra |
| Species Codes | rufmou1, RMOU, RUMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Mourner belong to?
The Rufous Mourner (Rhytipterna holerythra) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Mourner?
The rufous mourner is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Colombia, and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Rufous Mourner sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Mourner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufmou1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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