About the Rufous-tailed Flatbill
The rufous-tailed flatbill is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Ramphotrigon ruficauda |
| Species Codes | rutfla1, RTFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Flatbill belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon ruficauda) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Flatbill?
The rufous-tailed flatbill is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Flatbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Flatbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
146
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