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Brujo Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus nanus Gould, 1838
13–14 cmLength14 gWeight
The brujo flycatcher (Pyrocephalus nanus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The brujo flycatcher (Pyrocephalus nanus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is also known as Darwin's flycatcher or the little vermilion flycatcher.
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Questions
How big is the Brujo Flycatcher?
The Brujo Flycatcher is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Brujo Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: Galápagos.
Is the Brujo Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Brujo Flycatcher as Vulnerable.
What does the Brujo Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Brujo Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 13–14 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 63 mm
- Tail
- 58 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Galápagos
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Pyrocephalus
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Vermilion FlycatcherPyrocephalus rubinus
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Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
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Reiser's TyrannuletPhyllomyias reiseri
Urich's TyrannuletPhyllomyias urichi
Sclater's TyrannuletPhyllomyias sclateri
Yungas TyrannuletPhyllomyias weedeni
Planalto TyrannuletPhyllomyias fasciatus
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