About the Spectacled Tyrannulet
The spectacled tyrannulet, also known as the specious tyrannulet, mountain tyrannulet, and Venezuelan tyrannulet, is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Zimmerius improbus |
| Species Codes | paltyr4, SPTY, MOTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spectacled Tyrannulet belong to?
The Spectacled Tyrannulet (Zimmerius improbus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spectacled Tyrannulet?
The spectacled tyrannulet, also known as the specious tyrannulet, mountain tyrannulet, and Venezuelan tyrannulet, is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Spectacled Tyrannulet sighting?
You can log sightings of Spectacled Tyrannulet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paltyr4, or on iNaturalist.
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