Rufescent Flycatcher
Myiophobus rufescens (Salvadori, 1864)
12–12 cmLength9.9 gWeight
The rufescent flycatcher (Myiophobus rufescens) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: May and October–November · Most records: Peru, Chile
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: May and October–November · Most records: Peru, Chile
Rufescent 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
- Río Lurín – DesembocaduraPeru180 records
- MolinosChile164 records
- Universidad Nacional Agraria La MolinaPeru25 records
More places
- Río Lluta – DesembocaduraChile8 records
- PutreChile5 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 rufescent flycatcher (Myiophobus rufescens) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Chile and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Rufescent Flycatcher?
The Rufescent Flycatcher is about 12–12 cm long and weighs around 9.9 g.
Where does the Rufescent Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: western Peru and northern Chile. It is most often recorded in Peru and Chile.
When is the best time to see the Rufescent Flycatcher?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Rufescent Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufescent Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Rufescent Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Rufescent Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–12 cm
- Weight
- 9.9 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 61 mm
- Tail
- 53 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: western Peru and northern Chile
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Myiophobus
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Roraiman FlycatcherMyiophobus roraimae
Olive-chested FlycatcherMyiophobus cryptoxanthus
Bran-colored FlycatcherMyiophobus fasciatus
Mouse-grey FlycatcherMyiophobus crypterythrus
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
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