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Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
fotfly, FTFL

About the Fork-tailed Flycatcher

The fork-tailed flycatcher is a passerine bird of the tyrant flycatcher family and is a member of a genus typically referred to as kingbirds. Named for the long, forked tail, particularly in males, fork-tailed flycatchers are seen in shrubland, savanna, lightly forested and grassland areas, from southern Mexico to Argentina. They are frequently observed on conspicuous perches whence they sally after insect prey. Northern populations near southern Mexico tend to be permanent residents, while fork-tailed flycatchers that live further south are migrants with a reputation for wandering as far north as New Brunswick, Canada.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
SpeciesTyrannus savana
Species Codesfotfly, FTFL

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Fork-tailed Flycatcher belong to?

The Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Fork-tailed Flycatcher?

The fork-tailed flycatcher is a passerine bird of the tyrant flycatcher family and is a member of a genus typically referred to as kingbirds. Named for the long, forked tail, particularly in males, fork-tailed flycatchers are seen in shrubland, savanna, lightly forested and grassland areas, from sou...

Where can I report a Fork-tailed Flycatcher sighting?

You can log sightings of Fork-tailed Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fotfly, or on iNaturalist.