About the Tumbes Chat-Tyrant
The Tumbes Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca salvini) 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 tumtyr2 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 | Ochthoeca salvini |
| Species Codes | tumtyr2, TUTY, TUCT, TCTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tumbes Chat-Tyrant belong to?
The Tumbes Chat-Tyrant (Ochthoeca salvini) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tumbes Chat-Tyrant?
The Tumbes Chat-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 Tumbes Chat-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Tumbes Chat-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tumtyr2, or on iNaturalist.