Alagoas Tyrannulet

Alagoas Tyrannulet

Phylloscartes ceciliae

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
10,5 cm
Peso
7,55 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Alagoas Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (mosqueros tiranos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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The Alagoas Tyrannulet is a critically endangered small flycatcher weighing about 8 g with a wingspan near 11 cm. It is known from only a handful of forest fragments in Alagoas and Pernambuco states of Brazil, making it one of the most endangered birds in the Americas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 10,5 cm 4.1 in
Peso 7,55 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Tyrannidae (Mosqueros Tiranos)
Genus Phylloscartes
Especies Phylloscartes ceciliae

Distribution

Alagoas Tyrannulet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Is the Alagoas Tyrannulet endangered?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Alagoas Tyrannulet?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 7.55 g.
What order and family does the Alagoas Tyrannulet belong to?
The Alagoas Tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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