About the Swainson's Flycatcher
Swainson's flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and French Guiana and as a vagrant to Aruba and Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Myiarchus swainsoni |
| Species Codes | swafly1, SWFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swainson's Flycatcher belong to?
The Swainson's Flycatcher (Myiarchus swainsoni) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swainson's Flycatcher?
Swainson's flycatcher is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and French Guiana and as a vagrant to Aruba and Trinidad....
Where can I report a Swainson's Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Swainson's Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swafly1, or on iNaturalist.
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