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Lesser Kiskadee
Philohydor lictor (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)
15–18 cmLength26 gWeight
The lesser kiskadee (Philohydor lictor) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Most records: Panama, Brazil, Ecuador
Where and when it's recorded
Lesser Kiskadee has been recorded at 260 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 11 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Ammo Dump PondsPanama2,480 records
- Summit PondsPanama1,768 records
- Sani LodgeEcuador1,549 records
More places
- Panama Rainforest Discovery CenterPanama1,149 records
- Pantanal – P. Jofre boat on Rio Cuiabá & tributariesBrazil1,020 records
- Gamboa Rainforest ReservePanama985 records
- Gamboa Rainforest Reserve – MarinaPanama707 records
- Sacha LodgeEcuador695 records
- Napo Wildlife CenterEcuador676 records
- Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador603 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 lesser kiskadee (Philohydor lictor) is a species of passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, though only as a vagrant in Argentina.
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Questions
How big is the Lesser Kiskadee?
The Lesser Kiskadee is about 15–18 cm long and weighs around 26 g.
Where does the Lesser Kiskadee live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Panama to southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Panama, Brazil and Ecuador.
Is the Lesser Kiskadee endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Lesser Kiskadee as Least Concern.
What does the Lesser Kiskadee eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Lesser Kiskadee in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–18 cm
- Weight
- 26 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 87 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Panama to southeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Philohydor
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