Austral Negrito

Austral Negrito

Lessonia rufa

Least Concern
Envergure
14,5 cm
Poids
13,0 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 13 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Austral Negrito is a small ground-dwelling flycatcher found in open habitats and shorelines in southern South America. Weighing about 13g with a wingspan of 14.5cm, the male has striking black and chestnut plumage while the female is brown. It feeds on insects caught on the ground or in short aerial sallies along stream banks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,5 cm 5.7 in
Poids 13,0 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Austral Negrito has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Austral Negrito endangered?
The Austral Negrito has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Austral Negrito nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Austral Negrito?
The Austral Negrito has a wingspan of 14.5 cm, weight of 13.0 g.
What order and family does the Austral Negrito belong to?
The Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae.

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