Grayish Mourner
Rhytipterna simplex
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusRhytipterna (Rhytipterna Mourners)
- SpeciesRhytipterna simplex (Grayish Mourner)
About the Grayish Mourner
The greyish mourner (Rhytipterna simplex) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The greyish mourner was originally described as Muscicapa simplex, mistakenly placing it with the Old World flycatchers. It was later transferred to genus Rhytipterna that had been erected in 1850. It shares that genus with the pale-bellied mourner (R. immunda) and rufous mourner (R. holerythra). The greyish and rufous mourners apparently form a superspecies.
The greyish mourner has two subspecies, the nominate R. s. simplex (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823) and R. s. frederici (Bangs & Penard, TE, 1918). The greyish mourner is 19.5 to 20.5 cm (7.7 to 8.1 in) long and weighs 33 to 38 g (1.2 to 1.3 oz). Males of the nominate subspecies have a gray head with a hint of a crest at the rear of the crown. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are gray with a tinge of brown on the wings and tail. Their throat is light gray and their underparts slightly darker gray but lighter than the upperparts; their belly has a slight yellowish green tinge... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grayish Mourner in Anavilhanas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 8 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 9 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 11 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 12 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 13 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grayish Mourner in Anavilhanas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Grayish Mourner sighting in Anavilhanas National Park, based on 299 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grayish Mourner in Anavilhanas National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Grayish Mourner in Anavilhanas National Park in our monthly data.