Patagonian Tyrant (Colorhamphus parvirostris)
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Patagonian Tyrant

Colorhamphus parvirostris (Gould & Gray, GR, 1839)

12–13 cmLength11 gWeight

The Patagonian tyrant (Colorhamphus parvirostris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Chile, Argentina

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Patagonian Tyrant has been recorded at 62 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Estero MantaguaChile585 records
  2. SN Laguna BatucoChile302 records
  3. Cerro Los PiquesChile204 records
More places
  1. Parque Público Comunitario PanulChile194 records
  2. Parque Natural Aguas de RamónChile161 records
  3. Quebrada de MaculChile156 records
  4. San Martín de los Andes – Reserva Natural Urbana CotesmaArgentina154 records
  5. Centro de Humedales Río CrucesChile147 records
  6. Parque MahuidaChile127 records
  7. PN La Campana – OcoaChile115 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ChileArgentina

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 Patagonian tyrant (Colorhamphus parvirostris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina and Chile.

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Questions

How big is the Patagonian Tyrant?

The Patagonian Tyrant is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Patagonian Tyrant live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile and Argentina.

When is the best time to see the Patagonian Tyrant?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Patagonian Tyrant endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Patagonian Tyrant as Least Concern.

What does the Patagonian Tyrant eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Patagonian Tyrant in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Migratory
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Chile and southwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Colorhamphus

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