Sierra de Lema Flycatcher
Mionectes roraimae (Chubb, C, 1919)
12–14 cmLength14 gWeight
The Sierra de Lema flycatcher or Tepui flycatcher (Mionectes roraimae) is a species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae.
Most records: Venezuela
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: Venezuela
Sierra de Lema Flycatcher has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela42 records
- PN CauraVenezuela1 record
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 Sierra de Lema flycatcher or Tepui flycatcher (Mionectes roraimae) is a species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher?
The Sierra de Lema Flycatcher is about 12–14 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern, southeastern Venezuela, western Guyana and north-central Brazil. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.
Is the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–14 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 61 mm
- Tail
- 50 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 16 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern, southeastern Venezuela, western Guyana and north-central Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Mionectes
Other birds in the genus Mionectes
Streak-necked FlycatcherMionectes striaticollis
Olive-streaked FlycatcherMionectes olivaceus
Olive-striped FlycatcherMionectes galbinus
Ochre-bellied FlycatcherMionectes oleagineus
McConnell's FlycatcherMionectes macconnelli
Grey-hooded FlycatcherMionectes rufiventris
Grey-headed PipritesPiprites griseiceps
Wing-barred PipritesPiprites chloris
Black-capped PipritesPiprites pileata
Greenish TyrannuletPhyllomyias virescens
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