Roraiman Flycatcher (Myiophobus roraimae)
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Roraiman Flycatcher

Myiophobus roraimae (Salvin & Godman, 1883)

14–14 cmLength14 gWeight

The Roraiman flycatcher (Myiophobus roraimae) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: September and November · Most records: Peru, Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September and November · Most records: Peru, Venezuela

Roraiman Flycatcher has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru42 records
  2. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela4 records
  3. Waqanki/Quebrada Mishquiyaquillo – Senda CrestaPeru3 records
More places
  1. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru2 records
  2. Morro de CalzadaPeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruVenezuela

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 Roraiman flycatcher (Myiophobus roraimae) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly in Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Roraiman Flycatcher?

The Roraiman Flycatcher is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.

Where does the Roraiman Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis, Colombia to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Peru and Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Roraiman Flycatcher?

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

Is the Roraiman Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Roraiman Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Roraiman Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Roraiman Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–14 cm
Weight
14 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
66 mm
Tail
59 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: tepuis, Colombia to Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Myiophobus

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Roraiman Flycatcher

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