Species in the Contingidae family are usually found from the Southwest United States to Northern Argentina, with the greatest diversity being along the equator. They are forest or forest edge dwellers, and eat some fruit. Although some species are polygamous, most species in this family are monogamous. Another family with many species was the Tyrannidae family. The Tyrannidae family consists of the flycatchers.
Tyrant flycatchers are the largest family of birds.
Their range is from the arctic to the Tierra del Fuego, and they reach their greatest diversity in the warmer tropical zones. They are migratory birds and many stay in Colombia during temperate winters. One can find these birds in all sorts of habitats from seacoast to snow line. The Tyrannidae family is extremely diverse in their behavior as well as their appearance. There nesting sights range from the ground to the canopy.