Andean Negrito
Lessonia oreas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lessonia-oreas"></birdfyi-bird>The Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (mosqueros tiranos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.9 cm and a weight of 13.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Andean Negrito is a small tyrant flycatcher with a 15.9 cm wingspan, weighing 13.8 grams. It inhabits rocky open habitats and stream margins at high Andean elevations. Males are predominantly black, while females are brown with streaked underparts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 15,9 cm | 6.3 in |
| Peso | 13,8 g | 0.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos) |
| Genus | Lessonia |
| Especies | Lessonia oreas |
Distribution
Andean Negrito has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tyrannidae family