About the Yellow Tyrannulet
The yellow tyrannulet is a small passerine bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Capsiempis flaveola |
| Species Codes | yeltyr1, YETY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Tyrannulet belong to?
The Yellow Tyrannulet (Capsiempis flaveola) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Tyrannulet?
The yellow tyrannulet is a small passerine bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Yellow Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeltyr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Yellow Tyrannulet?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!