Choco Tyrannulet (Zimmerius albigularis)
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Choco Tyrannulet

Zimmerius albigularis (Chapman, 1924)

10–12 cmLength10 gWeight

The Choco tyrannulet (Zimmerius albigularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Choco Tyrannulet has been recorded at 45 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador2,142 records
  2. Mindo – Vía a las cascadasEcuador1,124 records
  3. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador963 records
More places
  1. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador951 records
  2. Punto Ornitológico MindoEcuador496 records
  3. Rio SilancheEcuador494 records
  4. Sendero Frutti Tour & BirdwatchingEcuador416 records
  5. Un Poco del Choco – Reserve & Field StationEcuador356 records
  6. Reserva Rio CanandeEcuador346 records
  7. Mindo – pueblo y alrededores inmediatosEcuador305 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombia

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 Choco tyrannulet (Zimmerius albigularis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Choco Tyrannulet?

The Choco Tyrannulet is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Choco Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Ecuador, southwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Choco Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Choco Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Choco Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Choco Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Choco Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
9 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: western Ecuador, southwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Zimmerius

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Choco Tyrannulet

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