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Bay-ringed Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes sylviolus

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.8 cm
Weight
8.0 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet is a small flycatcher of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. It has a brownish-olive plumage with faint wing bars and a subtle eye ring. It forages actively in forest canopy and edges, gleaning insects from foliage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 9.8 cm 3.9 in
Weight 8.0 g 0.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PN.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Phylloscartes
Species Phylloscartes sylviolus

Distribution

Bay-ringed Tyrannulet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bay-ringed Tyrannulet endangered?
The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bay-ringed Tyrannulet nest?
Nest type: PN.
How big is the Bay-ringed Tyrannulet?
The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 8.0 g.
What order and family does the Bay-ringed Tyrannulet belong to?
The Bay-ringed Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes sylviolus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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