About the Tufted Flycatcher
The northern tufted flycatcher or simply tufted flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Mitrephanes phaeocercus |
| Species Codes | tuffly, TUFL, NTFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tufted Flycatcher belong to?
The Tufted Flycatcher (Mitrephanes phaeocercus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tufted Flycatcher?
The northern tufted flycatcher or simply tufted flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador....
Where can I report a Tufted Flycatcher sighting?
You can log sightings of Tufted Flycatcher on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tuffly, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tyrant Flycatchers 442 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
442
Species in Family
2,696
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