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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Tyrannidae ›Genus: Tyrannus

About

The scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus), also known as the Texas bird-of-paradise and swallow-tailed flycatcher, is a long-tailed bird of the genus Tyrannus, whose members are collectively referred to as kingbirds. The kingbirds are a group of large insectivorous (insect-eating) birds in the tyrant flycatcher (Tyrannidae) family. The scissor-tailed flycatcher is found in North and Central America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scissor-tailed Flycatcher?
The scientific name of Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is Tyrannus forficatus.
What kingdom does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the family Tyrannidae.
What genus does Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher belongs to the genus Tyrannus.