Black-fronted Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes nigrifrons)
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Black-fronted Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes nigrifrons (Salvin & Godman, 1884)

12–13 cmLength9.1 gWeight

The black-fronted tyrannulet (Phylloscartes nigrifrons) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Black-fronted Tyrannulet has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela70 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

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 black-fronted tyrannulet (Phylloscartes nigrifrons) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Black-fronted Tyrannulet?

The Black-fronted Tyrannulet is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 9.1 g.

Where does the Black-fronted Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Black-fronted Tyrannulet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-fronted Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-fronted Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Black-fronted Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-fronted Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
9.1 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: tepuis

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phylloscartes

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Black-fronted Tyrannulet

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