About the Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant
The Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola maculirostris) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sbgtyr1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Muscisaxicola maculirostris |
| Species Codes | sbgtyr1, SBGT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola maculirostris) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant?
The Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sbgtyr1, or on iNaturalist.