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Cinnamon Attila
Attila cinnamomeus (Gmelin, JF, 1789)
20–20 cmLength39 gWeight
The cinnamon attila (Attila cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Cinnamon Attila has been recorded at 83 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sani LodgeEcuador1,239 records
- Sacha LodgeEcuador465 records
- Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil398 records
More places
- Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador338 records
- Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador328 records
- El Jaguar ProAves reserveColombia296 records
- Georgetown Botanical GardensGuyana286 records
- Peperpot Nature ParkSuriname247 records
- Rio Inírida – MatracaColombia211 records
- Reserva Biológica LimoncochaEcuador190 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 cinnamon attila (Attila cinnamomeus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Questions
How big is the Cinnamon Attila?
The Cinnamon Attila is about 20–20 cm long and weighs around 39 g.
Where does the Cinnamon Attila live?
Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil.
Is the Cinnamon Attila endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cinnamon Attila as Least Concern.
What does the Cinnamon Attila eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Cinnamon Attila in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–20 cm
- Weight
- 39 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 87 mm
- Tail
- 81 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Attila
Other birds in the genus Attila
Rufous-tailed AttilaAttila phoenicurus
Ochraceous AttilaAttila torridus
Citron-bellied AttilaAttila citriniventris
White-eyed AttilaAttila bolivianus
Grey-hooded AttilaAttila rufus
Bright-rumped AttilaAttila spadiceus
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
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