Pale-bellied Mourner (Rhytipterna immunda)
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Pale-bellied Mourner

Rhytipterna immunda (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1873)

18–19 cmLength27 gWeight

The pale-bellied mourner (Rhytipterna immunda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia, Brazil, Suriname

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Pale-bellied Mourner has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Comunidad SabanitasColombia138 records
  2. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil51 records
  3. Pengel Interational Airport – forest and ring roadSuriname7 records
More places
  1. Senda BocatomaColombia7 records
  2. Zanderij AirportSuriname6 records
  3. SelibaSuriname4 records
  4. ColakreekSuriname2 records
  5. Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana2 records
  6. Pueblo NuevoColombia2 records
  7. Kabalebo Nature ResortSuriname1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaBrazilSurinameGuyana

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 pale-bellied mourner (Rhytipterna immunda) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly French Guiana.

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Questions

How big is the Pale-bellied Mourner?

The Pale-bellied Mourner is about 18–19 cm long and weighs around 27 g.

Where does the Pale-bellied Mourner live?

Its breeding range: South America: central, northeastern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Brazil and Suriname.

When is the best time to see the Pale-bellied Mourner?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Pale-bellied Mourner endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pale-bellied Mourner as Least Concern.

What does the Pale-bellied Mourner eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Pale-bellied Mourner in?

It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
18–19 cm
Weight
27 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
86 mm
Tail
80 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: central, northeastern Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Rhytipterna

Other birds in the genus Rhytipterna

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Pale-bellied Mourner

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