Baird's Flycatcher vs Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
Myiodynastes bairdii compared with Phylloscartes sylviolus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baird's Flycatcher | Bay-ringed Tyrannulet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myiodynastes bairdii | Phylloscartes sylviolus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 8.0 g (0.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Baird's Flycatcher
Least Concern
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
About These Birds
Baird's Flycatcher
The Baird's Flycatcher is a large tyrant flycatcher found in arid scrub and dry forest along the Pacific coast of South America, weighing about 45g with a wingspan of 23.2cm. It has streaked brown plumage with a yellow belly and forages for large insects and small vertebrates from exposed perches. It is the largest member of its genus.
Bay-ringed Tyrannulet
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.