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Bearded Tachuri
Polystictus pectoralis (Vieillot, 1817)
8–10 cmLength6.2 gWeight
The bearded tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Bearded Tachuri has been recorded at 81 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PerdicesArgentina76 records
- Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina76 records
- Arroyos y Esteros, camino a Juan de MenaParaguay56 records
More places
- Reserva El DestinoArgentina46 records
- Aquidauana – Pousada AguapéBrazil46 records
- PARNA das EmasBrazil44 records
- Reserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera NorteArgentina42 records
- Faro Punta CarretasUruguay34 records
- PN Iberá – Portal CambyretáArgentina31 records
- Reserva Natural Don LuisArgentina29 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 bearded tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Bearded Tachuri?
The Bearded Tachuri is about 8–10 cm long and weighs around 6.2 g.
Where does the Bearded Tachuri live?
Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Bearded Tachuri?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Bearded Tachuri endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bearded Tachuri as Near Threatened.
What does the Bearded Tachuri eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bearded Tachuri in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 8–10 cm
- Weight
- 6.2 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 45 mm
- Tail
- 39 mm
- Bill
- 11 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Polystictus
Other birds in the genus Polystictus
Grey-backed TachuriPolystictus superciliaris
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
Reiser's TyrannuletPhyllomyias reiseri
Urich's TyrannuletPhyllomyias urichi
Sclater's TyrannuletPhyllomyias sclateri
Yungas TyrannuletPhyllomyias weedeni
Planalto TyrannuletPhyllomyias fasciatus
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