About the Rufous-tailed Tyrant
The rufous-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Knipolegus poecilurus |
| Species Codes | ruttyr1, RTTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Tyrant belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Tyrant (Knipolegus poecilurus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Tyrant?
The rufous-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruttyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
142
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