About the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant
The scale-crested pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, native to the American Cordillera.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Lophotriccus pileatus |
| Species Codes | scptyr1, SCPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant belong to?
The Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant (Lophotriccus pileatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant?
The scale-crested pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, native to the American Cordillera....
Where can I report a Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Scale-crested Pygmy-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scptyr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
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