Bearded Tachuri vs Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Polystictus pectoralis compared with Stigmatura bahiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Tachuri | Bahia Wagtail-tyrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polystictus pectoralis | Stigmatura bahiae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrannidae | Tyrannidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm (3.5 in) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in) |
| Weight | 6.65 g (0.23 oz) | 8.45 g (0.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bearded Tachuri
Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
About These Birds
Bearded Tachuri
The Bearded Tachuri is a near-threatened, tiny flycatcher of grasslands and open savannas in South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina. Males have a bearded appearance with white throat streaking and rusty-brown plumage with a streaked breast. It inhabits tall native grasslands that are increasingly threatened by agriculture.
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
The Bahia Wagtail-tyrant is a small flycatcher found in caatinga and dry scrub habitats of northeastern Brazil, weighing about 8.45g with a wingspan of 10.6cm. It has a long tail often wagged conspicuously and forages for insects in open shrubby habitats. It is one of several passerines endemic to the caatinga biome.