About the Black-tailed Flycatcher
The black-tailed myiobius or black-tailed flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the family Onychorhynchidae. It was previously placed in family Tyrannidae or Tityridae. Black-tailed flycatchers are found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Their natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. They are usually found alone or in pairs, but may join flocks of several species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Royal Flycatchers and Allies (Onychorhynchidae) |
| Species | Myiobius atricaudus |
| Species Codes | bltfly1, BTFL, BTMY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
The Black-tailed Flycatcher (Myiobius atricaudus) belongs to the Royal Flycatchers and Allies family (Onychorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Flycatcher?
The black-tailed myiobius or black-tailed flycatcher is a species of passerine bird in the family Onychorhynchidae. It was previously placed in family Tyrannidae or Tityridae. Black-tailed flycatchers are found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Their natural habi...
Where can I report a Black-tailed Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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