About the Black-crowned Tityra
The black-crowned tityra is a medium-sized passerine bird. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) |
| Species | Tityra inquisitor |
| Species Codes | blctit1, BCRT, BCTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crowned Tityra belong to?
The Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor) belongs to the Tityras and Allies family (Tityridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-crowned Tityra?
The black-crowned tityra is a medium-sized passerine bird. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Black-crowned Tityra sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crowned Tityra on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blctit1, 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
2,376
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