Tyrannidae

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:species
gptkbp:aircraft_operated broad and rounded
gptkbp:available_sizes 10 to 30 cm
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:characteristics sallying
gptkbp:color often streaked or spotted
strong and pointed
sexual dimorphism in some species
often bright and contrasting
gptkbp:common_name tyrant flycatchers
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
species monitoring
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
popular in birdwatching
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution Americas
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cotingidae
gptkb:Tityridae
gptkb:Pipridae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1825
gptkbp:fledging_period 14 to 21 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering
perch and pounce
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:habitat trees or shrubs
varied habitats including forests, grasslands, and wetlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tyrannidae
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 14 days
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:mimicry some species mimic other birds
gptkbp:nesting open cup
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Myiarchus
Tyrannus
Empidonax
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
raccoons
snakes
crows
gptkbp:research_focus conservation biology
ecological studies
behavioral studies
gptkbp:social_structure often solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:soundtrack used for territory defense
used for attracting mates
gptkbp:species approximately 400
gptkbp:subgenres gptkb:Fluvicolinae
gptkb:Tyranninae
gptkbp:tail_type often long and forked
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied and complex calls
gptkbp:weight 10 to 100 g