About the Rufous-winged Tyrannulet
The rufous-winged tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Mecocerculus calopterus |
| Species Codes | ruwtyr1, RWTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-winged Tyrannulet belong to?
The Rufous-winged Tyrannulet (Mecocerculus calopterus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-winged Tyrannulet?
The rufous-winged tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-winged Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-winged Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
27
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