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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Tyrannidae

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
14 cm
Body Mass
14.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 61

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 61).

DEF 42

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 42).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Southeastern Bolivia & Paraguay & Southeastern Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay Habitat: Woodland
10 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Pyrocephalus rubinus flammeus

    sw USA and nw Mexico

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus mexicanus

    sc USA and c, s Mexico

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus blatteus

    se Mexico to Honduras

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus pinicola

    Nicaragua

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus saturatus

    ne Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and n Brazil

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus piurae

    w Colombia, w Ecuador and nw Peru

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus ardens

    nc Peru

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus obscurus

    Lima (w Peru)

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus cocachacrae

    sw Peru and n Chile

  • Pyrocephalus rubinus rubinus

    se Bolivia, Paraguay, se Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Which family does it belong to?

Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America & South America: Southwestern USA to Southeastern Bolivia & Paraguay & Southeastern Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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