Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant
Polioxolmis rufipennis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusPolioxolmis
- SpeciesPolioxolmis rufipennis (Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant)
About the Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant
The rufous-webbed bush tyrant (Cnemarchus rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The rufous-webbed bush tyrant was formally described in 1874 as Muscisaxicola rufipennis. It was later transferred to genus Cnemarchus that Robert Ridgway had erected in 1905. In the 1970s some authors moved it to genus Myiotheretes. A 1988 paper gave evidence that the species belonged in a new genus Polioxomis. However, a 2009 study hinted and 2020 studies confirmed that it belonged in Cnemarchus. Taxonomic systems began making the change in 2021. However, as of December 2024 BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retained the species in Polioxomis.
According to most systems, the rufous-webbed bush tyrant shares genus Cnemarchus with the red-rumped bush tyrant (C. erythropygius). It has two subspecies, the nominate C. r. rufipennis (Taczanowski, 1874) and C. r. bolivianus (Fjeldså, 1990).
The rufous-webbed bush tyrant is 18 to 21.5 cm (7.1 to 8.5 in) long. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a pale gray... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant in Huascarán 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant in Huascarán National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 136 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant in Huascarán National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-webbed Bush-Tyrant in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.