About the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The scissor-tailed flycatcher, known as swallow-tailed flycatcher or scissorstail, is a long-tailed insectivorous bird of the genus Tyrannus, whose members are collectively referred to as kingbirds. It is found in North and Central America, and is Oklahoma's State Bird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Tyrannus forficatus |
| Species Codes | sctfly, STFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher?
The scissor-tailed flycatcher, known as swallow-tailed flycatcher or scissorstail, is a long-tailed insectivorous bird of the genus Tyrannus, whose members are collectively referred to as kingbirds. It is found in North and Central America, and is Oklahoma's State Bird....
Where can I report a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Scissor-tailed Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sctfly, or on iNaturalist.
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