About the White-tailed Tityra
The white-tailed tityra is a medium-sized passerine bird about 19 cm long with pied plumage, mostly white or very pale grey, but with a black crown and wings.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) |
| Species | Tityra leucura |
| Species Codes | whttit2, WTTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Tityra belong to?
The White-tailed Tityra (Tityra leucura) belongs to the Tityras and Allies family (Tityridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Tityra?
The white-tailed tityra is a medium-sized passerine bird about 19 cm long with pied plumage, mostly white or very pale grey, but with a black crown and wings....
Where can I report a White-tailed Tityra sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Tityra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whttit2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tityras and Allies 36 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
36
Species in Family
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