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Cock-tailed tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor)
A displaying species, the male cock-tailed tyrant flaunts elongated tail feathers that fan out in a crescent. Males are mostly black above…
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Antioquia bristle-tyrant (Phylloscartes lanyoni)
Information on the Antioquia bristle-tyrant is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tawny-chested flycatcher (Aphanotriccus capitalis)
The stunning tawny-chested flycatcher (Aphanotriccus capitalis) is a distinctive bird with a striking bright yellow belly and bright…
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Grey-breasted flycatcher (Lathrotriccus griseipectus)
Information on the grey-breasted flycatcher (Lathrotriccus griseipectus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Cocos flycatcher (Nesotriccus ridgwayi)
Information on the Cocos flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)
The olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) is one of the most recognisable birds of North America’s coniferous forests, its distinctive…
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Lemon-browed flycatcher (Conopias cinchoneti)
Information on the lemon-browed flycatcher (Conopias cinchoneti) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mishana tyrannulet (Zimmerius villarejoi)
Information on the Mishana tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Alagoas tyrannulet (Phylloscartes ceciliae)
Information on the Alagoas tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Russet-winged spadebill (Platyrinchus leucoryphus)
Information on the russet-winged spadebill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Fire-eyed diucon (Xolmis pyrope)
The English name of this bird derives from its striking bright red eyes, which provide a colourful contrast against the relatively dull grey…
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Bearded tachuri (Polystictus pectoralis)
Information on the bearded tachuri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sharp-tailed tyrant (Culicivora caudacuta)
The sharp-tailed tyrant is a small, grassland flycatcher, named for the pointed feathers of its long, brown, slender tail. The head is black…
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Minas Gerais tyrannulet (Phylloscartes roquettei)
Information on the Minas Gerais tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Santa Marta bush-tyrant (Myiotheretes pernix)
Information on the Santa Marta bush-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Patagonian negrito (Lessonia rufa)
Described by Darwin as a “common, inoffensive little bird”, the Patagonian negrito remains widespread and fairly abundant through much of…
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Grey-bellied shrike-tyrant (Agriornis micropterus)
The grey-bellied shrike-tyrant was discovered in Patagonia by the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin. This species has mostly brownish-grey…
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Ash-breasted tit-tyrant (Anairetes alpinus)
The ash-breasted tit-tyrant is a member of the Tyrannidae family, one of the world’s largest and most diverse groups of birds. The most…
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Rufous flycatcher (Myiarchus semirufus)
Distinguished from all other members of the genus by its rufous rather than grey or yellow colouration, the rufous flycatcher is a…
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Restinga tyrannulet (Phylloscartes kronei)
Information on the restinga tyrannulet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pacific royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus occidentalis)
Like the other royal flycatchers of the neotropics, this species has a large, brilliantly-coloured, fan-shaped crest, which is usually flat…
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Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
One of the most striking of all flycatchers, both in its colouration and its courtship behaviour, the male vermilion flycatcher is a small…
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Lulu’s tody-tyrant (Poecilotriccus luluae)
Information on Lulu’s tody-tyrant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Orange-banded flycatcher (Myiophobus lintoni)
Information on the orange-banded flycatcher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Rufous twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus)
The rufous twistwing is a large tyrant flycatcher, characterised by its rich reddish-brown colour and shaggy appearance. It also has a broad…
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Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi)
Kaempfer’s tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi) is a small bird with a brownish-olive head and face, olive-green underparts and breast, and a…
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Ochraceous attila (Attila torridus)
The ochraceous attila (Attila torridus) is a large and visually striking flycatcher whose name is derived from its distinctive yellow-orange…
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Atlantic royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus swainsoni)
This large-billed flycatcher is known for its spectacular crest, which is vivid scarlet in males, yellow in females, and ornately decorated…
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Rufous-sided pygmy-tyrant (Euscarthmus rufomarginatus)
The small rufous-sided pygmy tyrant is a member of the family Tyrannidae, a name taken from the Greek word tyrannas, meaning ‘lord’ or…
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Sooty tyrannulet (Serpophaga nigricans)
First described by Charles Darwin during his voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle, the sooty tyrannulet is a small, uniform grey to brownish-grey…
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