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Bahia Tyrannulet
Phylloscartes beckeri Gonzaga & Pacheco, 1995
12 cmLength8.7 gWeight
The Bahia tyrannulet (Phylloscartes beckeri) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: February and September–October · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Bahia Tyrannulet has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil204 records
- PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil66 records
- Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil3 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Bahia tyrannulet (Phylloscartes beckeri) is an Endangered species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
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Questions
How big is the Bahia Tyrannulet?
The Bahia Tyrannulet is about 12 cm long and weighs around 8.7 g.
Where does the Bahia Tyrannulet live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Bahia Tyrannulet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Bahia Tyrannulet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bahia Tyrannulet as Near Threatened.
What does the Bahia Tyrannulet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bahia Tyrannulet in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12 cm
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 54 mm
- Tail
- 56 mm
- Bill
- 11 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 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
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Phylloscartes
Other birds in the genus Phylloscartes
Mottle-cheeked TyrannuletPhylloscartes ventralis
Alagoas TyrannuletPhylloscartes ceciliae
Restinga TyrannuletPhylloscartes kronei
Panama TyrannuletPhylloscartes flavovirens
Olive-green TyrannuletPhylloscartes virescens
Ecuadorian TyrannuletPhylloscartes gualaquizae
Black-fronted TyrannuletPhylloscartes nigrifrons
Rufous-browed TyrannuletPhylloscartes superciliaris
Rufous-lored TyrannuletPhylloscartes flaviventris
Cinnamon-faced TyrannuletPhylloscartes parkeri
Minas Gerais TyrannuletPhylloscartes roquettei
Oustalet's TyrannuletPhylloscartes oustaleti
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