About the Great Crested Flycatcher
The great crested flycatcher is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the most widespread member of the genus Myiarchus in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found on the ground.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiarchus crinitus |
| Species Codes | grcfly, GCFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Crested Flycatcher belong to?
The Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Crested Flycatcher?
The great crested flycatcher is a large insect-eating bird of the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the most widespread member of the genus Myiarchus in North America, and is found over most of the eastern and mid-western portions of the continent. It dwells mostly in the treetops and rarely is found ...
Where can I report a Great Crested Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Crested Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grcfly, or on iNaturalist.
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