Tyrant flycatcher

Many, see text.

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The tyrant flycatchers are a large family of passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America, but are mainly tropical in distribution. They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They are members of suborder Tyranni (suboscines) and so do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds.

Related Topics:
Passerine - Bird - North - South America - Old World flycatcher - Tyranni - Songbird

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Most, but not all, are rather plain, and many have erectile crests. As the name implies, most are insectivorous, but some will take fruit.

Related Topics:
Insectivorous - Fruit

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There are about 429 species.

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