Yungas Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni)
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Yungas Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias weedeni Herzog, Kessler & Balderrama, 2008

10–12 cmLength8.5 gWeight

The Yungas tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Bolivia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Yungas Tyrannulet has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sadiri LodgeBolivia154 records
  2. CoroicoBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

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 Yungas tyrannulet (Phyllomyias weedeni) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Yungas Tyrannulet?

The Yungas Tyrannulet is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 8.5 g.

Where does the Yungas Tyrannulet live?

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

When is the best time to see the Yungas Tyrannulet?

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

Is the Yungas Tyrannulet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yungas Tyrannulet as Near Threatened.

What does the Yungas Tyrannulet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yungas Tyrannulet in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
8.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
10 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Peru and northwestern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Genus
Phyllomyias

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Yungas Tyrannulet

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