About the Cliff Flycatcher
The cliff flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is known in every mainland South American country except Chile and may occur there as well.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Hirundinea ferruginea |
| Species Codes | clifly1, CLFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cliff Flycatcher belong to?
The Cliff Flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cliff Flycatcher?
The cliff flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is known in every mainland South American country except Chile and may occur there as well....
Where can I report a Cliff Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Cliff Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code clifly1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
2,928
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