About the Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher
The ruddy-tailed flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the family Onychorhynchidae. It was previously place in family Tityridae. Its range extends from southeast Mexico south to the Amazon rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Terenotriccus, but some authorities place it in genus Myiobius. However, it differs in voice, behaviour, and structure from members of that group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Royal Flycatchers and Allies (Onychorhynchidae) |
| Species | Terenotriccus erythrurus |
| Species Codes | rutfly2, RDTF, RTFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
The Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher (Terenotriccus erythrurus) belongs to the Royal Flycatchers and Allies family (Onychorhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher?
The ruddy-tailed flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the family Onychorhynchidae. It was previously place in family Tityridae. Its range extends from southeast Mexico south to the Amazon rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Terenotriccus, but some authorities place it in genus Myiobius...
Where can I report a Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutfly2, or on iNaturalist.
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