Taczanowski's Ground Tyrant

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 352 views Updated 2026-11-01

Taczanowski's Ground Tyrant (<em>Muscisaxicola griseus</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Taczanowski's Ground Tyrant (Muscisaxicola griseus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Muscisaxicola; binomial: Muscisaxicola griseus; authority: Taczanowski, 1884.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Accept SACC name change for Muscisaxicola griseus; retain Plain-capped Ground Tyrant for superspecies alpinus + griseus.

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