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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Strange-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus risora)

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 black above... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Antioquia bristle-tyrant (Phylloscartes lanyoni)
Information on the Antioquia bristle-tyrant is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Tawny-chested flycatcher (Aphanotriccus capitalis)
The stunning tawny-chested flycatcher (Aphanotriccus capitalis) is a distinctive bird with a striking bright yellow belly and bright... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cocos flycatcher (Nesotriccus ridgwayi)
Information on the Cocos flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)
The olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) is one of the most recognisable birds of North America’s coniferous forests, its distinctive... More 5 Images 0 videos
Mishana tyrannulet (Zimmerius villarejoi)
Information on the Mishana tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Alagoas tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae)
Information on the Alagoas tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Russet-winged spadebill (Platyrinchus leucoryphus)
Information on the russet-winged spadebill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
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 dull grey... More 3 Images 1 Video
Bearded tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis)
Information on the bearded tachuri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sharp-tailed tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta)
The sharp-tailed tyrant is a small, grassland flycatcher, named for the pointed feathers of its long, brown, slender tail. The head is black... More 10 Images 0 videos
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
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 6 Images 0 videos
Patagonian negrito (Lessonia rufa)
Described by Darwin as a “common, inoffensive little bird”, the Patagonian negrito remains widespread and fairly abundant through much of... More 5 Images 0 videos
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 brownish-grey... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
The ash-breasted tit-tyrant is a member of the Tyrannidae family, one of the world’s largest and most diverse groups of birds. The most... More 4 Images 0 videos
Rufous flycatcher (Myiarchus semirufus)
Distinguished from all other members of the genus by its rufous rather than grey or yellow colouration, the rufous flycatcher is a... More 2 Images 0 videos
Restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei)
Information on the restinga tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
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 usually flat... More 4 Images 0 videos
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 a small... More 15 Images 1 Video
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
Orange-banded flycatcher (Myiophobus lintoni)
Information on the orange-banded flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Rufous twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus)
The rufous twistwing is a large tyrant flycatcher, characterised by its rich reddish-brown colour and shaggy appearance. It also has a broad... More 2 Images 0 videos
Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi)
Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi) is a small bird with a brownish-olive head and face, olive-green underparts and breast, and a... More 6 Images 0 videos
Ochraceous attila (Attila torridus)
The ochraceous attila (Attila torridus) is a large and visually striking flycatcher whose name is derived from its distinctive yellow-orange... More 1 Image 0 videos
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 decorated... More 4 Images 0 videos
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’ or... More 3 Images 0 videos
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 brownish-grey... More 8 Images 0 videos
Black-and-white monjita (Xolmis dominicanus)
Information on the black-and-white monjita is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
White-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda)
The white-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda) has dark grey central tail feathers, but the contrasting outlying feathers are bright... More 2 Images 0 videos

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