Andean Negrito
Lessonia oreas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
15.9 cm
Weight
13.8 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Andean Negrito is a small tyrant flycatcher with a 15.9 cm wingspan, weighing 13.8 grams. It inhabits rocky open habitats and stream margins at high Andean elevations. Males are predominantly black, while females are brown with streaked underparts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 13.8 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Lessonia |
| Species | Lessonia oreas |
Distribution
Andean Negrito has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Andean Negrito endangered?
The Andean Negrito has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Negrito nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Andean Negrito?
The Andean Negrito has a wingspan of 15.9 cm, weight of 13.8 g.
What order and family does the Andean Negrito belong to?
The Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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