Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher (Poecilotriccus russatus)
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Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher

Poecilotriccus russatus (Salvin & Godman, 1884)

9.5–10 cmLength8 gWeight

The ruddy tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus russatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela54 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

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 ruddy tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus russatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is native to the oriental tepuis of Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher?

The Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher as Least Concern.

What does the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher in?

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

At a glance

Length
9.5–10 cm
Weight
8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
32 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: tepuis

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Poecilotriccus

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Ruddy Tody-Flycatcher

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