Austral Negrito
Lessonia rufa
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.5 cm
Weight
13.0 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Austral Negrito is a small ground-dwelling flycatcher found in open habitats and shorelines in southern South America. Weighing about 13g with a wingspan of 14.5cm, the male has striking black and chestnut plumage while the female is brown. It feeds on insects caught on the ground or in short aerial sallies along stream banks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.5 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 13.0 g | 0.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Lessonia |
| Species | Lessonia rufa |
Distribution
Austral 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 Austral Negrito endangered?
The Austral Negrito has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Negrito nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Austral Negrito?
The Austral Negrito has a wingspan of 14.5 cm, weight of 13.0 g.
What order and family does the Austral Negrito belong to?
The Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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