Cattle Tyrant
Machetornis rixosa
About the Cattle Tyrant
The cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa) is a species of bird in the tyrant-flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is the only member of the genus Machetornis. The relationships of this species and genus to other genera in the tyrant flycatchers are uncertain. It resembles Tyrannus flycatchers, but this may be the result of convergence. Three subspecies are recognised, the nominate race, M. r. flavigularis and M. r. obscurodorsalis, although the latter two may not be distinct from M....
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 14,243 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Cattle Tyrant?
The scientific name of the Cattle Tyrant is Machetornis rixosa.
How many Cattle Tyrant sightings have been recorded?
14,243 observations of the Cattle Tyrant have been recorded on iNaturalist.
14,243
observations on iNaturalist
