Chico's Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chicomendesi)
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Chico's Tyrannulet

Zimmerius chicomendesi Whitney, Schunck, Rêgo, MA & Silveira, 2013

10 cmLength5.5 gWeight

Chico's tyrannulet (Zimmerius chicomendesi) is a Near Threatened species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Near Threatened

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

Chico's tyrannulet (Zimmerius chicomendesi) is a Near Threatened species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to the area of Rio Madeirinha in Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Chico's Tyrannulet?

The Chico's Tyrannulet is about 10 cm long and weighs around 5.5 g.

Where does the Chico's Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: Rio Madeirinha, southern Amazonas (Brazil).

Is the Chico's Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chico's Tyrannulet as Near Threatened.

What does the Chico's Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Chico's Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
5.5 g
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
41 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
7 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

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

Range

South America: Rio Madeirinha, southern Amazonas (Brazil)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Zimmerius

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Chico's Tyrannulet

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