About the Piratic Flycatcher
The piratic flycatcher is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though in Uruguay only as a vagrant. It has also occurred several times as a vagrant in the southern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Legatus leucophaius |
| Species Codes | pirfly1, PIRF, PIFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Piratic Flycatcher belong to?
The Piratic Flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Piratic Flycatcher?
The piratic flycatcher is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though in Uruguay only as a vagrant. It has als...
Where can I report a Piratic Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Piratic Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pirfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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