Rufous-browed Tyrannulet
Phylloscartes superciliaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusPhylloscartes (Long-tailed Tyrannulets)
- SpeciesPhylloscartes superciliaris (Rufous-browed Tyrannulet)
About the Rufous-browed Tyrannulet
The rufous-browed tyrannulet (Phylloscartes superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and possibly Peru. The rufous-browed tyrannulet was originally described in 1868 as Leptotriccus superciliaris. It was later transferred to genus Mecocerculus and then to its present genus Phylloscartes. Though relationships among members of Phylloscartes have not been fully resolved, it appears that the rufous-browed tyrannulet's closest relatives are the rufous-lored tyrannulet (P. flaviventris) and the cinnamon-faced tyrannulet (P. parkeri).
The rufous-browed tyrannulet has three subspecies, the nominate P. s. superciliaris (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1868), P. s. palloris (Griscom, 1935), and P. s. griseocapillus (Phelps, WH & Phelps, WH Jr, 1952). However, "their validity has been questioned ".
The rufous-browed tyrannulet is 9.5 to 12 cm (3.7 to 4.7 in) long; three individuals weighed 7 to 9 g (0.25 to 0.32 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. The forecrown and lores of nominate adults are bright chestnut that extends to the rear as a thin supercilium... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-browed Tyrannulet in Arenal Volcano 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 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-browed Tyrannulet in Arenal Volcano National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-browed Tyrannulet sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 117 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-browed Tyrannulet in Arenal Volcano National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-browed Tyrannulet in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.