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Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Tyrannus
Species
Tyrannus forficatus (Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エンビタイランチョウ
Chinese 剪尾王霸鶲
Spanish Tijereta Rosada
French Tyran à longue queue
German Scherenschwanz-Königstyrann
Russian Длиннохвостый королевский тиранн

Similar Species in Tyrannus

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Chicherri
Tyrannus dominicensis
Least Concern
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Least Concern
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Fork-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
Least Concern
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Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Least Concern
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Giant Kingbird
Tyrannus cubensis
Endangered
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Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Least Concern
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Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
Least Concern
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Snowy-throated Kingbird
Tyrannus niveigularis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher?
The scientific name of Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher is Tyrannus forficatus. It belongs to the genus Tyrannus.
What is the conservation status of Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher?
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher live?
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.
What family does Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) belongs to the genus Tyrannus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tyrannidae.
Is Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher endangered?
No, Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher belong to?
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher?
The closest relatives of Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher in the genus Tyrannus include Chicherri, Eastern Kingbird, Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, Tropical Kingbird, Giant Kingbird.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tyrannus — 13 Species

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Chicherri
Tyrannus dominicensis
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Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
LC 🐾
Fork-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
LC 🐾
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
LC 🐾
Giant Kingbird
Tyrannus cubensis
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Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
LC
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Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
LC
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Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
LC 🐾
Snowy-throated Kingbird
Tyrannus niveigularis
LC 🐾
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
LC 🐾
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
LC 🐾
Western Loggerhead Kingbird
Tyrannus caudifasciatus
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White-throated Kingbird
Tyrannus albogularis
LC
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