Alagoas Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae)
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Alagoas Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes ceciliae Teixeira, 1987

11–13 cmLength7.6 gWeight

The Alagoas tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae) is a Critically Endangered species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Alagoas Tyrannulet has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil292 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Alagoas tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae) is a Critically Endangered species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Alagoas Tyrannulet?

The Alagoas Tyrannulet is about 11–13 cm long and weighs around 7.6 g.

Where does the Alagoas Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Alagoas Tyrannulet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Alagoas Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Alagoas Tyrannulet as Critically Endangered.

What does the Alagoas Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Alagoas Tyrannulet in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11–13 cm
Weight
7.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
53 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phylloscartes

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Alagoas Tyrannulet

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