About the Sharp-tailed Tyrant
The sharp-tailed grass tyrant or sharp-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Culicivora caudacuta |
| Species Codes | shttyr1, STGT, STTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-tailed Tyrant belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sharp-tailed Tyrant?
The sharp-tailed grass tyrant or sharp-tailed tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Sharp-tailed Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-tailed Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shttyr1, 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
239
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