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Fuscous Flycatcher
Cnemotriccus fuscatus (Wied-Neuwied, M, 1831)
14–15 cmLength14 gWeight
The fuscous flycatcher (Cnemotriccus fuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago
Where and when it's recorded
Fuscous Flycatcher has been recorded at 253 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 13 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Poconé – Aymara LodgeBrazil559 records
- Botucatu – Fazenda EdgárdiaBrazil488 records
- Poconé – SouthWild PantanalBrazil362 records
More places
- Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil346 records
- Cuffie River Nature RetreatTrinidad & Tobago316 records
- Tobago Forest Reserve – Gilpin TraceTrinidad & Tobago258 records
- Poconé – Pousada Pouso AlegreBrazil191 records
- Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia179 records
- Poconé – Rio Pixaim e arredoresBrazil174 records
- Pantanal – Porto JofreBrazil171 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 fuscous flycatcher (Cnemotriccus fuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Trinidad and Tobago and in every mainland South American country except Chile.
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Questions
How big is the Fuscous Flycatcher?
The Fuscous Flycatcher is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Fuscous Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago.
When is the best time to see the Fuscous Flycatcher?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August, September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Fuscous Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Fuscous Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Fuscous Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Fuscous Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–15 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 67 mm
- Tail
- 63 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Cnemotriccus
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