Sclater's Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias sclateri)
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Sclater's Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias sclateri Berlepsch, 1901

12–12 cmLength9.2 gWeight

Sclater's tyrannulet (Phyllomyias sclateri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Peru, Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Peru, Argentina, Bolivia

Sclater's Tyrannulet has been recorded at 25 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo HotelPeru570 records
  2. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina250 records
  3. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia212 records
More places
  1. Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes (Valqui B3.3)Peru157 records
  2. Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina157 records
  3. Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru121 records
  4. PN CalileguaArgentina81 records
  5. Ipal EcolodgePeru71 records
  6. PP Potrero de YalaArgentina49 records
  7. Finca La MontañaArgentina43 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruArgentinaBolivia

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

Sclater's tyrannulet (Phyllomyias sclateri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Sclater's Tyrannulet?

The Sclater's Tyrannulet is about 12–12 cm long and weighs around 9.2 g.

Where does the Sclater's Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Peru to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Sclater's Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Sclater's Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sclater's Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Sclater's Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sclater's Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
12–12 cm
Weight
9.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
56 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Peru to northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phyllomyias

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Sclater's Tyrannulet

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