About the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet
The mouse-colored tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of the tyrant flycatchers family Tyrannidae. It is found from Costa Rica and Panama south to Brazil and northern Argentina. The mouse-colored tyrannulet has sometimes been split into two species, the northern mouse-colored tyrannulet and the southern mouse-colored tyrannulet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Nesotriccus murinus |
| Species Codes | y01204, MCTY, NMCT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet belong to?
The Mouse-colored Tyrannulet (Nesotriccus murinus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet?
The mouse-colored tyrannulet is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of the tyrant flycatchers family Tyrannidae. It is found from Costa Rica and Panama south to Brazil and northern Argentina. The mouse-colored tyrannulet has sometimes been split into two species, the northern mouse-colored tyr...
Where can I report a Mouse-colored Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mouse-colored Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code y01204, or on iNaturalist.
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