
Rufous-tailed Attila
Attila phoenicurus Pelzeln, 1868
32 gWeight
The rufous-tailed attila (Attila phoenicurus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil, Argentina
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil, Argentina
Rufous-tailed Attila has been recorded at 36 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PE IntervalesBrazil645 records
- PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil255 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil225 records
More places
- Santo André – Vila de ParanapiacabaBrazil206 records
- Santo André – Estrada do TaquarussuBrazil171 records
- Santo André – Campo Grande e estrada do Rio ClaroBrazil122 records
- Legado das ÁguasBrazil77 records
- PE Carlos Botelho – Núcleo São Miguel ArcanjoBrazil67 records
- Sítio PiraquaraBrazil44 records
- PE da Serra do Tabuleiro – Hotel Plaza Caldas da ImperatrizBrazil38 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 rufous-tailed attila (Attila phoenicurus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, possibly Bolivia, and as a vagrant to Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Rufous-tailed Attila?
The Rufous-tailed Attila weighs around 32 g.
Where does the Rufous-tailed Attila live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil through Amazonia and south to northeastern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Brazil and Argentina.
When is the best time to see the Rufous-tailed Attila?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Rufous-tailed Attila endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-tailed Attila as Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-tailed Attila eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Rufous-tailed Attila in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 32 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 92 mm
- Tail
- 76 mm
- Bill
- 21 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern Brazil through Amazonia and south to northeastern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Attila
Other birds in the genus Attila
Cinnamon AttilaAttila cinnamomeus
Ochraceous AttilaAttila torridus
Citron-bellied AttilaAttila citriniventris
White-eyed AttilaAttila bolivianus
Grey-hooded AttilaAttila rufus
Bright-rumped AttilaAttila spadiceus
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
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In other languages
- EnglishRufous-tailed Attila
- 简体中文褐尾阿蒂霸鹟
- 繁體中文棕尾阿蒂霸鶲
- 日本語アカオカギハシタイランチョウ
- DeutschGraukopf-Attilatyrann
- FrançaisAttila à queue rousse
- EspañolAtila cabecigrís
- Portuguêscapitão-castanho
- ItalianoAttila codarossiccia
- NederlandsRoodstaartattila
- РусскийГорихвостковый аттила
- Svenskaroststjärtad attila
- DanskRødhalet Attila
- Polskirudotyran szarogłowy