Definitions for tyrant flycatcher
tyrant fly·catch·er

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1. New World flycatcher, flycatcher, tyrant flycatcher, tyrant birdnoun

   large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing

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1. tyrant flycatchernoun

   any of a group of passerine birds, of family Tyrannidae, that inhabit the Americas

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1. Tyrant flycatcher

   The tyrant flycatchers (Tyrannidae) are a family of passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They are considered the largest family of birds known to exist in the world, with more than 400 species. They are the most diverse avian family in every country in the Americas, except for the United States and Canada. The members vary greatly in shape, patterns, size and colors. Some tyrant flycatchers may superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, which they are named after but are not closely related to. They are members of suborder Tyranni (suboscines), which do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of most other songbirds.A number of species previously included in this family are now placed in the family Tityridae (see Systematics). Sibley and Alquist in their 1990 bird taxonomy had the genera Mionectes, Leptopogon, Pseudotriccus, Poecilotriccus, Taenotriccus, Hemitriccus, Todirostrum and Corythopis as a separate family Pipromorphidae, but although it is still thought that these genera are basal to most of the family, they are not each other's closest relatives.

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1. tyrant flycatcher

   A tyrant flycatcher is a type of bird belonging to the family Tyrannidae which is the largest family of birds, containing over 400 species. These birds are native to the Americas and are known for their aggressive behavior. They are mainly small to medium-sized birds that feed primarily on insects which they catch in flight. They are called 'tyrant' because of their assertive behavior, often aggressively defending their territory. They come in various colors with many species being, dull grays, and browns, while others are brightly colored. They are usually found in open habitats.

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1. Tyrant flycatcher

   The tyrant flycatchers are a clade of passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America. They are considered the largest family of birds on Earth, with more than 400 species. They are the most diverse avian family in every country in the Americas, except for the United States and Canada. As could be expected from a family this large, the members vary greatly in shape, patterns, size and colours. Some Tyrant flycatchers superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers which they are named after but are not related to. They are members of suborder Tyranni, which do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of most other songbirds. Most, but not all, species are rather plain, with various hues of brown, gray and white commonplace. Obvious exceptions include the bright red Vermilion Flycatcher and the olive, yellow and grey Ornate Flycatcher. Some species have erectile crests. Several of the large genera are quite difficult to tell apart in the field due to similar plumage and some are best distinguished by their voices. Behaviorally they can vary from species such as spadebills which are tiny, shy and live in dense forest interiors to kingbirds, which are relatively large, bold, inquisitive and often inhabit open areas near human habitations. As the name implies, a great majority of tyrant-flycatchers are entirely insectivorous. However, food can vary greatly and some will eat fruit or small vertebrates. In North America, most species are associated with a "sallying" feeding style, where they fly up to catch an insect directly from their perch and then immediately return to the same perch. Most tropical species however do not feed in this fashion and several types prefer to glean insects from leaves and barks. Tropical species are sometimes found in mixed-species foraging flocks, where various types of passerines and other smallish birds are found feeding in proximity.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tyrant flycatcher in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tyrant flycatcher in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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