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Maranon Tyrannulet
Nesotriccus maranonicus (Zimmer, JT, 1941)
12 cmLength
The Maranon tyrannulet or Marañon tyrannulet (Nesotriccus maranonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: Ecuador
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: December–January · Most records: Ecuador
Maranon Tyrannulet has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Jorupe y Urraca LodgeEcuador76 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 Maranon tyrannulet or Marañon tyrannulet (Nesotriccus maranonicus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Maranon Tyrannulet?
The Maranon Tyrannulet is about 12 cm long.
Where does the Maranon Tyrannulet live?
Its breeding range: South America: north-central Peru (Marañón Valley, western Amazonas, eastern Cajamarca and eastern La Libertad). It is most often recorded in Ecuador.
When is the best time to see the Maranon Tyrannulet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and December (Southern Hemisphere).
What family is the Maranon Tyrannulet in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12 cm
Range
South America: north-central Peru (Marañón Valley, western Amazonas, eastern Cajamarca and eastern La Libertad)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Nesotriccus
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