About the Lesser Kiskadee
The lesser kiskadee is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, though only as a vagrant in Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Philohydor lictor |
| Species Codes | leskis1, LEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Kiskadee belong to?
The Lesser Kiskadee (Philohydor lictor) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Kiskadee?
The lesser kiskadee is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, though only as a vagrant in Argentina....
Where can I report a Lesser Kiskadee sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Kiskadee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leskis1, or on iNaturalist.
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