About the Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
The short-tailed pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiornis ecaudatus |
| Species Codes | stptyr1, STPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant belong to?
The Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant (Myiornis ecaudatus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant?
The short-tailed pygmy tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stptyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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