Andean Negrito

Andean Negrito

Lessonia oreas

Least Concern
Envergure
15,9 cm
Poids
13,8 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). 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
Envergure 15,9 cm 6.3 in
Poids 13,8 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
Genus Lessonia
Espèces Lessonia oreas

Distribution

Andean Negrito has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Andean Negrito endangered?
The Andean Negrito has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Negrito nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Andean Negrito?
The Andean Negrito has a wingspan of 15.9 cm, weight of 13.8 g.
What order and family does the Andean Negrito belong to?
The Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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