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Black-backed Tody-flycatcher
Poecilotriccus pulchellus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.3 cm
Weight
7.949999999999999 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Black-backed Tody-flycatcher is a small, patterned flycatcher of forest edges, dense thickets, and vine tangles in the Amazon basin of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has a black back and crown contrasting with its white and yellow underparts. It forages actively in dense vegetation for small insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.3 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 7.949999999999999 g | 0.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) |
| Genus | Poecilotriccus |
| Species | Poecilotriccus pulchellus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-backed Tody-flycatcher endangered?
The Black-backed Tody-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-backed Tody-flycatcher?
The Black-backed Tody-flycatcher has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 7.949999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Tody-flycatcher belong to?
The Black-backed Tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus pulchellus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.
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