About the Velvety Black-Tyrant
The Velvety Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus nigerrimus) 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 vebtyr1 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 | Knipolegus nigerrimus |
| Species Codes | vebtyr1, VEBT, VBTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvety Black-Tyrant belong to?
The Velvety Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus nigerrimus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Velvety Black-Tyrant?
The Velvety Black-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 Velvety Black-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvety Black-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vebtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
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