About the White-headed Marsh Tyrant
The white-headed marsh tyrant, commonly referred to as the marsh tyrant, is a small passerine bird belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the sole species within the genus Arundinicola. This diurnal bird, exclusively found in South America, exhibits sexual dimorphism and is known to have monogamous mating behavior.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Arundinicola leucocephala |
| Species Codes | whmtyr1, WHMT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Marsh Tyrant belong to?
The White-headed Marsh Tyrant (Arundinicola leucocephala) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Marsh Tyrant?
The white-headed marsh tyrant, commonly referred to as the marsh tyrant, is a small passerine bird belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. It is the sole species within the genus Arundinicola. This diurnal bird, exclusively found in South America, exhibits sexual dimorphism and is known to have m...
Where can I report a White-headed Marsh Tyrant sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Marsh Tyrant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whmtyr1, or on iNaturalist.
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