Torrent Tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea)
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Torrent Tyrannulet

Serpophaga cinerea (Tschudi, 1844)

9.5–12 cmLength8.3 gWeight

The torrent tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea) is a small bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador

Torrent Tyrannulet has been recorded at 193 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Savegre HotelCosta Rica2,095 records
  2. Guango LodgeEcuador1,267 records
  3. SFF Otún QuimbayaColombia1,068 records
More places
  1. Camino Montezuma – Montezuma Rainforest LodgeColombia800 records
  2. San Gerardo de DotaCosta Rica704 records
  3. Virgen del SocorroCosta Rica667 records
  4. Represa CameguaduaColombia604 records
  5. Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes (Valqui B3.3)Peru591 records
  6. PN Tapanti – Sector TapantiCosta Rica561 records
  7. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo HotelPeru497 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaCosta RicaEcuadorPeruPanamaBolivia

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 torrent tyrannulet (Serpophaga cinerea) is a small bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Torrent Tyrannulet?

The Torrent Tyrannulet is about 9.5–12 cm long and weighs around 8.3 g.

Where does the Torrent Tyrannulet live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Torrent Tyrannulet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Torrent Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Torrent Tyrannulet as Least Concern.

What does the Torrent Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Torrent Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
9.5–12 cm
Weight
8.3 g
Habitat
Rivers & streams
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
48 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Serpophaga

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Torrent Tyrannulet

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