Alagoas Tyrannulet
Phylloscartes ceciliae
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
10.5 cm
Weight
7.55 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Alagoas Tyrannulet is a critically endangered small flycatcher weighing about 8 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is known from only a handful of forest fragments in Alagoas and Pernambuco states of Brazil, making it one of the most endangered birds in the Americas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 7.55 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Phylloscartes |
| Species | Phylloscartes ceciliae |
Distribution
Alagoas Tyrannulet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alagoas Tyrannulet endangered?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Alagoas Tyrannulet?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 7.55 g.
What order and family does the Alagoas Tyrannulet belong to?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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