About the Sooty-headed Tyrannulet
The sooty-headed tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Phyllomyias griseiceps |
| Species Codes | sohtyr1, SHTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty-headed Tyrannulet belong to?
The Sooty-headed Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias griseiceps) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty-headed Tyrannulet?
The sooty-headed tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Sooty-headed Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty-headed Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sohtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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