About the Tropical Royal Flycatcher
The tropical royal flycatcher is a passerine bird that most taxonomic systems place in family Onychorhynchidae. It is found in Mexico, south through most of Central America, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Royal Flycatchers and Allies (Onychorhynchidae) |
| Species | Onychorhynchus coronatus |
| Species Codes | royfly1, ROFL, TRFL, RFSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tropical Royal Flycatcher belong to?
The Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus) belongs to the Royal Flycatchers and Allies family (Onychorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tropical Royal Flycatcher?
The tropical royal flycatcher is a passerine bird that most taxonomic systems place in family Onychorhynchidae. It is found in Mexico, south through most of Central America, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Tropical Royal Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Tropical Royal Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code royfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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