Citron-bellied Attila (Attila citriniventris)
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Citron-bellied Attila

Attila citriniventris Sclater, PL, 1859

18–18 cmLength34 gWeight

The citron-bellied attila (Attila citriniventris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Citron-bellied Attila has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani LodgeEcuador453 records
  2. Shiripuno LodgeEcuador253 records
  3. Comunidad SabanitasColombia238 records
More places
  1. Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia197 records
  2. Senda BocatomaColombia194 records
  3. Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador156 records
  4. Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador116 records
  5. Sacha LodgeEcuador96 records
  6. Águila Arpía ProAves ReserveColombia34 records
  7. Pueblo NuevoColombia30 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombiaPeruBrazil

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 citron-bellied attila (Attila citriniventris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Citron-bellied Attila?

The Citron-bellied Attila is about 18–18 cm long and weighs around 34 g.

Where does the Citron-bellied Attila live?

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

Is the Citron-bellied Attila endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Citron-bellied Attila as Least Concern.

What does the Citron-bellied Attila eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Citron-bellied Attila in?

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

At a glance

Length
18–18 cm
Weight
34 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
63 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

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

Range

South America: western Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Attila

Other birds in the genus Attila

Rufous-tailed AttilaRufous-tailed AttilaAttila phoenicurusCinnamon AttilaCinnamon AttilaAttila cinnamomeusOchraceous AttilaOchraceous AttilaAttila torridusWhite-eyed AttilaWhite-eyed AttilaAttila bolivianusGrey-hooded AttilaGrey-hooded AttilaAttila rufusBright-rumped AttilaBright-rumped AttilaAttila spadiceusGrey-headed PipritesGrey-headed PipritesPiprites griseicepsWing-barred PipritesWing-barred PipritesPiprites chlorisBlack-capped PipritesBlack-capped PipritesPiprites pileataGreenish TyrannuletGreenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
Citron-bellied Attila

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