About the Caatinga Black-Tyrant
The Sao Francisco black tyrant, also known as the caatinga black tyrant or Brazilian black tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Knipolegus franciscanus |
| Species Codes | whwblt2, CABT, SFBT, CBTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Caatinga Black-Tyrant belong to?
The Caatinga Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus franciscanus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Caatinga Black-Tyrant?
The Sao Francisco black tyrant, also known as the caatinga black tyrant or Brazilian black tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Caatinga Black-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Caatinga Black-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwblt2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
46
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