Species in the family Tyrannidae Results 1 - 20
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Rufous-sided pygmy-tyrant (Euscarthmus rufomarginatus)
The small rufous-sided pygmy tyrant is a member of the family Tyrannidae, a name taken from the Greek word tyrannas, meaning ‘lord...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
One of the most striking of all flycatchers, both in its colouration and its courtship behaviour, the male vermilion flycatcher is...  More  15 Images  1 Video
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Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
Information on the ash-breasted tit-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Atlantic royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus swainsoni)
This large-billed flycatcher is known for its spectacular crest, which is vivid scarlet in males, yellow in females, and ornately ...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi)
Information on the Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Ochraceous attila (Attila torridus)
Information on the ochraceous attila is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Fire-eyed diucon (Xolmis pyrope)
The English name of this bird derives from its striking bright red eyes, which provide a colourful contrast against the relatively...  More  3 Images  1 Video
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Santa Marta bush-tyrant (Myiotheretes pernix)
Information on the Santa Marta bush-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Pacific royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus occidentalis)
Like the other royal flycatchers of the neotropics, this species has a large, brilliantly-coloured, fan-shaped crest, which is usu...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Patagonian negrito (Lessonia rufa)
Described by Darwin as a “common, inoffensive little bird”, the Patagonian negrito remains widespread and fairly abundant through ...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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Bearded tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis)
Information on the bearded tachuri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei)
Information on the restinga tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Lulu’s tody-tyrant (Poecilotriccus luluae)
Information on the Lulu’s tody-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Grey-bellied shrike-tyrant (Agriornis micropterus)
The grey-bellied shrike-tyrant was discovered in Patagonia by the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin. This species has mostly brown...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Cock-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a crescent. Males are mostly bla...  More  6 Images  2 Videos
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Strange-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus risora)
This striking flycatcher is suitably named after the extraordinarily elongated, black tail feathers of the male. The female, whils...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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Sooty tyrannulet (Serpophaga nigricans)
First described by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle, the sooty tyrannulet is a small, uniform grey to brownis...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Minas Gerais tyrannulet (Phylloscartes roquettei)
Information on the Minas Gerais tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  4 Images  0 Videos
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Rufous flycatcher (Myiarchus semirufus)
Information on the rufous flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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Rufous twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus)
Information on the rufous twistwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  2 Images  0 Videos
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