About the Rufous-tailed Flycatcher
The rufous-tailed flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiarchus validus |
| Species Codes | rutfly1, RFTF, RTFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Flycatcher (Myiarchus validus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-tailed Flycatcher?
The rufous-tailed flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Jamaica....
Where can I report a Rufous-tailed Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-tailed Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutfly1, 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
87
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