Reiser's Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias reiseri)
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Reiser's Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias reiseri Hellmayr, 1905

11–12 cmLength7.5 gWeight

Reiser's tyrannulet (Phyllomyias reiseri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Reiser's Tyrannulet has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil175 records
  2. Brasília – Pompílio Marques, Faz. GrotãoBrazil9 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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

Reiser's tyrannulet (Phyllomyias reiseri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.

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Questions

How big is the Reiser's Tyrannulet?

The Reiser's Tyrannulet is about 11–12 cm long and weighs around 7.5 g.

Where does the Reiser's Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: east-central Brazil, Paraguay. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Reiser's Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Reiser's Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Reiser's Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Reiser's Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Reiser's Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–12 cm
Weight
7.5 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
8 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

South America: east-central Brazil, Paraguay

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phyllomyias

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Reiser's Tyrannulet

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