About the Rusty-margined Flycatcher
The rusty-margined flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay, though only as a vagrant to Argentina. It has also been recorded as a vagrant in Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiozetetes cayanensis |
| Species Codes | rumfly1, RMFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-margined Flycatcher belong to?
The Rusty-margined Flycatcher (Myiozetetes cayanensis) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-margined Flycatcher?
The rusty-margined flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay, though only as a vagrant to Argentina. It has also been recorded as a vagrant in Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Rusty-margined Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-margined Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rumfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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