What is the Tyranni suborder?

Q: What is the Tyranni suborder?


A: The Tyranni suborder is a group of passerine birds.

Q: How many species are in this suborder?


A: There are approximately 1,000 species in the Tyranni suborder.

Q: Where do most of these birds live?


A: Most of these birds live in South America.

Q: What makes the tyranni different from other passeri (songbirds)?


A: The tyranni have a different syrinx, which is part of their voice box that produces bird song, making them distinct from other passeri (songbirds).

Q: How do scientists know that the tyranni and passeri are different?


A: Scientists have conducted studies on DNA and fossils to show that the tyranni and passeri are distinct from one another.

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