Restinga Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes kronei Willis & Oniki, 1992

12 cmLength8.3 gWeight

The restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: May · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: May · Most records: Brazil

Restinga 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

PE da Serra do Tabuleiro – Hotel Plaza Caldas da ImperatrizBrazil238 records
Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil115 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

The restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Restinga Tyrannulet?

The Restinga Tyrannulet is about 12 cm long and weighs around 8.3 g.

Where does the Restinga Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Restinga Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Restinga Tyrannulet endangered?

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

What does the Restinga Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Restinga Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length: 12 cm
Weight: 8.3 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 51 mm
Tail: 51 mm
Bill: 9 mm
Tarsus: 18 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
Genus: Phylloscartes

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