About the Cinereous Tyrant
The cinereous tyrant, or cinereous black-tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, and as a vagrant to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Knipolegus striaticeps |
| Species Codes | cintyr1, CITY, CBTY, CIBT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Tyrant belong to?
The Cinereous Tyrant (Knipolegus striaticeps) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Tyrant?
The cinereous tyrant, or cinereous black-tyrant, is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay, and as a vagrant to Brazil....
Where can I report a Cinereous Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cintyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
355
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