About the Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant
The Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola maclovianus) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code dafgrt1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Muscisaxicola maclovianus |
| Species Codes | dafgrt1, DFGT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola maclovianus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant?
The Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dafgrt1, or on iNaturalist.