About the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet
The yellow-crowned tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, 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 | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Tyrannulus elatus |
| Species Codes | yectyr1, YCTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet (Tyrannulus elatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet?
The yellow-crowned tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yectyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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