About the Rufous Casiornis
The Rufous Casiornis (Casiornis rufus) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code rufcas2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Casiornis rufus |
| Species Codes | rufcas2, RUCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Casiornis belong to?
The Rufous Casiornis (Casiornis rufus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Casiornis?
The Rufous Casiornis is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rufous Casiornis sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Casiornis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufcas2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
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