About the Velvety Black-Tyrant
The velvety black tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Knipolegus nigerrimus |
| Species Codes | vebtyr1, VBTY, VEBT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvety Black-Tyrant belong to?
The Velvety Black-Tyrant (Knipolegus nigerrimus) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Velvety Black-Tyrant?
The velvety black tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Velvety Black-Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvety Black-Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vebtyr1, 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
626
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