About the Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant
The Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola griseus) is a species of bird in the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 442 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code tacgrt1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Muscisaxicola griseus |
| Species Codes | tacgrt1, TAGT, TGTY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant belong to?
The Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant (Muscisaxicola griseus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant?
The Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Taczanowski's Ground-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tacgrt1, or on iNaturalist.