Rufous-lored Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes flaviventris)
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Rufous-lored Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes flaviventris (Hartert, EJO, 1897)

12 cmLength8 gWeight

The rufous-lored tyrannulet (Phylloscartes flaviventris) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Venezuela

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Venezuela

Rufous-lored Tyrannulet has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Henri Pittier – Estacion Rancho GrandeVenezuela190 records
  2. RF de Palmichal – Santuario de Flora y Fauna BugparadiseVenezuela45 records
  3. RF de PalmichalVenezuela28 records
More places
  1. PN El Avila – Los VenadosVenezuela12 records
  2. PN Macarao – El BarnizVenezuela2 records
  3. El Junko – Club de GolfVenezuela2 records
  4. Parque del EsteVenezuela1 record

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 rufous-lored tyrannulet (Phylloscartes flaviventris) is a Near Threatened species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet?

The Rufous-lored Tyrannulet is about 12 cm long and weighs around 8 g.

Where does the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet live?

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

When is the best time to see the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet as Near Threatened.

What does the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-lored Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
12 cm
Weight
8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: northern Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phylloscartes

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Rufous-lored Tyrannulet

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