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White-eyed Attila
Attila bolivianus Lafresnaye, 1848
19–22 cmLength40 gWeight
The white-eyed attila or dull-capped attila (Attila bolivianus) is a species of bird in the passerine family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
White-eyed Attila has been recorded at 62 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru362 records
- Poconé – Aymara LodgeBrazil297 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru229 records
More places
- Barba Azul Nature ReserveBolivia203 records
- Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil165 records
- Pantanal – Porto JofreBrazil128 records
- Lago SandovalPeru115 records
- Cocha BlancoPeru100 records
- Muyuna Amazon LodgePeru99 records
- Finca Las PiedrasPeru98 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 white-eyed attila or dull-capped attila (Attila bolivianus) is a species of bird in the passerine family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the White-eyed Attila?
The White-eyed Attila is about 19–22 cm long and weighs around 40 g.
Where does the White-eyed Attila live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern, southwestern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the White-eyed Attila?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-eyed Attila endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eyed Attila as Least Concern.
What does the White-eyed Attila eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the White-eyed Attila in?
It belongs to the family Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 19–22 cm
- Weight
- 40 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 95 mm
- Tail
- 78 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern, southwestern Amazonia
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
Rufous-tailed AttilaAttila phoenicurus
Cinnamon AttilaAttila cinnamomeus
Ochraceous AttilaAttila torridus
Citron-bellied AttilaAttila citriniventris
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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