About the Black-crested Tit-Tyrant
The black-crested tit-tyrant or Marañón tit-tyrant is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Anairetes nigrocristatus |
| Species Codes | bkctit1, BCTT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crested Tit-Tyrant belong to?
The Black-crested Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes nigrocristatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crested Tit-Tyrant?
The black-crested tit-tyrant or Marañón tit-tyrant is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Black-crested Tit-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crested Tit-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkctit1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
35
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