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Greyish Mourner
Rhytipterna simplex (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)
20–20 cmLength32 gWeight
The greyish mourner (Rhytipterna simplex) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: July–August and October · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador
Where and when it's recorded
Greyish Mourner has been recorded at 144 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil487 records
- Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil429 records
- RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil382 records
More places
- Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil351 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru268 records
- Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil256 records
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru236 records
- PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil232 records
- Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil215 records
- Sani LodgeEcuador205 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 greyish mourner (Rhytipterna simplex) 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 Greyish Mourner?
The Greyish Mourner is about 20–20 cm long and weighs around 32 g.
Where does the Greyish Mourner live?
Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia and eastern, southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.
When is the best time to see the Greyish Mourner?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Greyish Mourner endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Greyish Mourner as Least Concern.
What does the Greyish Mourner eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Greyish Mourner in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–20 cm
- Weight
- 32 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 97 mm
- Tail
- 95 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Amazonia and eastern, southeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Rhytipterna
Other birds in the genus Rhytipterna
Pale-bellied MournerRhytipterna immunda
Rufous MournerRhytipterna holerythra
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
Reiser's TyrannuletPhyllomyias reiseri
Urich's TyrannuletPhyllomyias urichi
Sclater's TyrannuletPhyllomyias sclateri
Yungas TyrannuletPhyllomyias weedeni
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