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Bearded Tachuri

Polystictus pectoralis

Near Threatened
Envergadura
9,0 cm
Peso
6,65 g
Familia
Tyrannidae
Orden
Passeriformes

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 9,0 cm 3.5 in
Peso 6,65 g 0.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

3

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Bearded Tachuri has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Bearded Tachuri endangered?
The Bearded Tachuri has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Bearded Tachuri nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Bearded Tachuri?
The Bearded Tachuri has a wingspan of 9.0 cm, weight of 6.65 g.
What order and family does the Bearded Tachuri belong to?
The Bearded Tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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