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Onychorhynchidae
Onychorhynchus swainsoni - Atlantic Royal Flycatcher 02.jpg
Atlantic royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus swainsoni)
Scientific classification e
Unrecognized taxon (fix): Onychorhynchidae
Type genus
Onychorhynchus
Fischer von Waldheim, 1810
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The Onychorhynchidae are a small family of birds. They are often called 'royal flycatchers' and their relatives. These birds live in forests and woodlands in places like Central and South America. They are a type of passerine bird, which means they are perching birds.

Discovering the Onychorhynchidae Family

Scientists first named the Onychorhynchidae family in 2009. A scientist named Jose Tello and his team helped discover and name these birds. They grouped them together based on how they are related to other birds.

Scientists use special studies to figure out how different bird families are connected. These studies help them understand the "family tree" of birds. The Onychorhynchidae family is closely related to other bird families like the Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers).

Meet the Species

This bird family has seven different species. They are grouped into three main types, called genera (plural of genus). Let's meet them!

Image Genus Living Species
Onychorhynchus swainsoni - Atlantic Royal Flycatcher 02.jpg Onychorhynchus
Myiobius atricaudus - Black-tailed Flycatcher.JPG Myiobius
Ruddy-tailed Flycatcher - Panama H8O2602 (16685744808).jpg Terenotriccus
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