Roraiman Flycatcher
Myiophobus roraimae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusMyiophobus (Myiophobus Flycatchers)
- SpeciesMyiophobus roraimae (Roraiman Flycatcher)
About the Roraiman Flycatcher
The Roraiman flycatcher (Myiophobus roraimae) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly in Bolivia. The Roraiman flycatcher was originally described as Myiobius roraimae from what was then British Guiana, now Guyana.
The Roraiman flycatcher has three subspecies, the nominate M. r. roraimae (Salvin & Godman, 1883), M. r. sadiecoatsae (Dickerman & Phelps, WH Jr, 1987), and M. r. rufipennis (Carriker, 1932). Subspecies M. r. rufipennis was originally described as a full species, Myiophobus rufipennis. In 1966 Meyer de Schauensee reclassified it as a subspecies of M. roraimae "without providing rationale" and that treatment has been followed since then.
The Roraiman flycatcher is 13.5 to 14 cm (5.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 12.8 to 13.6 g (0.45 to 0.48 oz). The sexes have almost identical plumage. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have an olive-tinged warm rufescent brown crown with a mostly hidden orange-rufous patch in the middle. Females do not have this patch. Both sexes have an inconspicuous yellowish white broken eye-ring... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Roraiman Flycatcher in Cordillera Azul 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 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Roraiman Flycatcher in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Roraiman Flycatcher sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Roraiman Flycatcher in Cordillera Azul National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Roraiman Flycatcher in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.