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Meet the Tyrannidae

A field guide to the Tyrannidae family — 444 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
Acadian Flycatcher
Photo: Bettina Arrigoni / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Tyrannidae family is represented by 444 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from tiny to small. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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