About the Puerto Rican Flycatcher
The Puerto Rican flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Puerto Rico, the American Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiarchus antillarum |
| Species Codes | purfly1, PRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Flycatcher belong to?
The Puerto Rican Flycatcher (Myiarchus antillarum) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Flycatcher?
The Puerto Rican flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Puerto Rico, the American Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands....
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purfly1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
533
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