Ecuadorian Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes gualaquizae)
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Ecuadorian Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes gualaquizae (Sclater, PL, 1887)

12 cmLength8 gWeight

The Ecuadorian tyrannulet (Phylloscartes gualaquizae) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Ecuadorian Tyrannulet has been recorded at 20 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador1,204 records
  2. Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia642 records
  3. Copalinga LodgeEcuador419 records
More places
  1. Sumaco RoadEcuador360 records
  2. Reserva MaycuEcuador282 records
  3. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador271 records
  4. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru233 records
  5. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador168 records
  6. Vereda CampucanaColombia77 records
  7. Comedor Susanita y cascada HollínEcuador28 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombiaPeru

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 Ecuadorian tyrannulet (Phylloscartes gualaquizae) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet?

The Ecuadorian Tyrannulet is about 12 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet live?

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

When is the best time to see the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet endangered?

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

What does the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ecuadorian Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: southern Colombia, Ecuador, northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phylloscartes

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Ecuadorian Tyrannulet

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