About the Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant
The Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola rufivertex) 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 rngtyr1 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 | Muscisaxicola rufivertex |
| Species Codes | rngtyr1, RNGT, RNNG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola rufivertex) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant?
The Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant 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-naped Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-naped Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rngtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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