Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher

Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher

Sublegatus obscurior

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.1 cm
Weight
16.833333333333332 g
Family
Tyrannidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher (Sublegatus obscurior) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 16.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher is a plainly-colored tyrannid weighing about 17 g with a 13.1 cm wingspan, inhabiting river-edge scrub and secondary growth in Amazonia. It perches conspicuously on exposed branches to watch for flying insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.1 cm 5.2 in
Weight 16.833333333333332 g 0.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher endangered?
The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher?
The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 16.833333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher belong to?
The Amazonian Scrub-flycatcher (Sublegatus obscurior) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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