Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrant (Euscarthmus rufomarginatus)
[order] PASSERIFORMES | [family] Tyrannidae | [latin] Euscarthmus rufomarginatus | [UK] Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrant | [FR] Tyran pygmee a flancs roux | [DE] Gelbbauch-Todityrann | [ES] Tiranuelo Flanquirrufo | [NL] Geelbuikdwergtiran
Subspecies
| Genus | Species | subspecies | Breeding Range | Breeding Range 2 | Non Breeding Range |
Physical charateristics
Noteable features are the rich rufous flanks, the long tail often held cocked, the white throat and the pale yellow underparts. Two buffy wing-bars, but these are not always noticeable.
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Range
South America : East, Central
Habitat
Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Reproduction
No data.
Feeding habits
Forages for anthropods and small fruit. Hunts just above ground in grassland, sallies for prey.
Conservation
This species was thought to be declining rapidly as a result of the wholesale destruction of its cerrado habitats. However, unlike many other cerrado species, it is not restricted to the upland habitats of the Planalto Central, and also occurs in (less threatened) cerrado enclaves in the Amazon. As a result, its population is now thought to be declining less rapidly than previously believed, and consequently it is classified as Near Threatened.
Migration
Sedentary throughout range.
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