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Ochraceous Attila
Attila torridus Sclater, PL, 1860
20–22 cmLength46 gWeight
The ochraceous attila (Attila torridus) is a Near-threatened species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Ochraceous Attila has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Buenaventura – Umbrellabird Lodge and lower roadEcuador251 records
- Buenaventura ReserveEcuador186 records
- Finca MaragrícolaColombia146 records
More places
- Rancho AlemánEcuador64 records
- Ayampe – Ruta del ColibríEcuador44 records
- Jama-Coaque ReserveEcuador25 records
- Playa de Oro Reserva de Los TigrillosEcuador3 records
- Reserva Rio CanandeEcuador2 records
- Rancho SuamoxEcuador1 record
- Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador1 record
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 ochraceous attila (Attila torridus) is a Near-threatened 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 Ochraceous Attila?
The Ochraceous Attila is about 20–22 cm long and weighs around 46 g.
Where does the Ochraceous Attila live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Colombia to northwestern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Ochraceous Attila?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Ochraceous Attila endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ochraceous Attila as Near Threatened.
What does the Ochraceous Attila eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Ochraceous Attila in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–22 cm
- Weight
- 46 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 94 mm
- Tail
- 77 mm
- Bill
- 27 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern Colombia to northwestern Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Attila
Other birds in the genus Attila
Rufous-tailed AttilaAttila phoenicurus
Cinnamon AttilaAttila cinnamomeus
Citron-bellied AttilaAttila citriniventris
White-eyed AttilaAttila bolivianus
Grey-hooded AttilaAttila rufus
Bright-rumped AttilaAttila spadiceus
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
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