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Bearded Tachuri

Polystictus pectoralis

Near Threatened
Envergure
9,0 cm
Poids
6,65 g
Famille
Tyrannidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Bearded Tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Tyrannidae (tyrant flycatchers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and a weight of 6.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

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
Envergure 9,0 cm 3.5 in
Poids 6,65 g 0.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Bearded Tachuri has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

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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