Fuscous Flycatcher
Cnemotriccus fuscatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusCnemotriccus
- SpeciesCnemotriccus fuscatus (Fuscous Flycatcher)
About the Fuscous Flycatcher
The fuscous flycatcher (Cnemotriccus fuscatus) is a small passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Trinidad and Tobago and in every mainland South American country except Chile. The fuscous flycatcher was originally described as Muscipeta fuscata. It was later transferred to genus Empidochanes and still later to its current genus Cnemotriccus, where it was originally called the dusky flycatcher.
The fuscous flycatcher has these seven subspecies: C. f. cabanisi (Léotaud, 1866) C. f. duidae Zimmer, JT, 1938 C. f. fumosus (Berlepsch, 1908) C. f. fuscatior (Chapman, 1926) C. f. beniensis Gyldenstolpe, 1941 C. f. bimaculatus (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)
C. f. fuscatus (Wied, 1831) The fuscous flycatcher is the only member of genus Cnemotriccus. However, several authors have suggested that both C. f. duidae and C. f. bimaculatus should be treated as separate species. In addition, vocal and habitat differences have been noted between C. f. fuscatior and C. f. duidae where they occur near each other. "Clearly, two or more species are currently included within currently defined Cnemotriccus fuscatus, but formal recognition... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fuscous Flycatcher in Iguaçu 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 | Main Ridge Forest Reserve | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 7 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 9 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 11 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 12 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 13 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 14 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 15 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 16 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 17 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 18 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 19 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 20 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 21 | Henri Pittier National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 22 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 23 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fuscous Flycatcher in Iguaçu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Fuscous Flycatcher sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 391 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fuscous Flycatcher in Iguaçu National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Fuscous Flycatcher in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.