About the Sooty Tyrannulet
The sooty tyrannulet is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is small, usually weighing 9 grams with a length of 12 centimeters, and has gray or brownish-grey feathers with black tail feathers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay; also southern Paraguay. A small extension of its range is in southeastern Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Serpophaga nigricans |
| Species Codes | sootyr1, SOTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Tyrannulet belong to?
The Sooty Tyrannulet (Serpophaga nigricans) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Tyrannulet?
The sooty tyrannulet is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is small, usually weighing 9 grams with a length of 12 centimeters, and has gray or brownish-grey feathers with black tail feathers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay; also southern Paraguay. A...
Where can I report a Sooty Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sootyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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