Planalto Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias fasciatus)
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Planalto Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias fasciatus (Thunberg, 1822)

11–12 cmLength10 gWeight

The planalto tyrannulet (Phyllomyias fasciatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Planalto Tyrannulet has been recorded at 96 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil761 records
  2. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil403 records
  3. Nova Friburgo – Ecolodge ItororóBrazil392 records
More places
  1. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil331 records
  2. PN do Itatiaia – Agulhas Negras RoadBrazil312 records
  3. PNM Augusto RuschiBrazil298 records
  4. Santuário do Caraça – apenas para listas históricasBrazil294 records
  5. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil261 records
  6. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil229 records
  7. Pindamonhangaba – PNM do TrabijuBrazil211 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguay

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 planalto tyrannulet (Phyllomyias fasciatus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Planalto Tyrannulet?

The Planalto Tyrannulet is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Planalto Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Planalto Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Planalto Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Planalto Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Planalto Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Planalto Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern, southeastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phyllomyias

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Planalto Tyrannulet

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