About the Long-tailed Tyrant
The long-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Central America from Honduras to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Colonia colonus |
| Species Codes | lottyr1, LTTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Tyrant belong to?
The Long-tailed Tyrant (Colonia colonus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Tyrant?
The long-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Central America from Honduras to Panama and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lottyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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