Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Tyrannus melancholicus |
| Codes | trokin, TRKI |
Identification
The Tropical Kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus) is a member of the Tyrant Flycatchers family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Tyrannus melancholicus
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: trokin