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Suiriri Flycatcher
Suiriri suiriri (Vieillot, 1818)
15–16 cmLength14 gWeight
The suiriri flycatcher (Suiriri suiriri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Where and when it's recorded
Suiriri Flycatcher has been recorded at 147 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- CeibasArgentina480 records
- Ceibas – TerraplénArgentina353 records
- PE do EspinilhoBrazil326 records
More places
- PP ChancaníArgentina257 records
- PN Pre-DeltaArgentina250 records
- Pompéu – apenas listas históricasBrazil193 records
- Pousada TrijunçãoBrazil187 records
- Parque Federal Campo San JuanArgentina182 records
- Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina176 records
- Laguna Capitán, Dpto. Pte. HayesParaguay159 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 suiriri flycatcher (Suiriri suiriri) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname, and Uruguay.
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Questions
How big is the Suiriri Flycatcher?
The Suiriri Flycatcher is about 15–16 cm long and weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Suiriri Flycatcher live?
Its breeding range: South America: south-central South America, Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
When is the best time to see the Suiriri Flycatcher?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Suiriri Flycatcher endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Suiriri Flycatcher as Least Concern.
What does the Suiriri Flycatcher eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Suiriri Flycatcher in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–16 cm
- Weight
- 14 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 74 mm
- Tail
- 66 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 19 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: south-central South America, Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura Tyrannidae
- Genus
- Suiriri
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