About the Whiskered Flycatcher
The whiskered myiobius or bearded flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Onychorhynchidae, having previously been included in Tyrannidae and Tityridae. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place them with the flycatchers or tityras. The whiskered myiobius is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Royal Flycatchers and Allies (Onychorhynchidae) |
| Species | Myiobius barbatus |
| Species Codes | whifly1, WHMY, WHFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whiskered Flycatcher belong to?
The Whiskered Flycatcher (Myiobius barbatus) belongs to the Royal Flycatchers and Allies family (Onychorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Whiskered Flycatcher?
The whiskered myiobius or bearded flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Onychorhynchidae, having previously been included in Tyrannidae and Tityridae. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place them with the flycatchers or tityras. The whiskered myiobius is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuad...
Where can I report a Whiskered Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Whiskered Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whifly1, or on iNaturalist.
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