Austral Negrito vs Mistletoe Tyrannulet
Lessonia rufa compared with Zimmerius parvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austral Negrito | Mistletoe Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lessonia rufa | Zimmerius parvus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 13.0 g (0.46 oz) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Austral Negrito only
Mistletoe Tyrannulet only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Austral Negrito
Least Concern
Mistletoe Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Austral Negrito
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.