Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
Ochthoeca rufipectoralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers)
- GenusOchthoeca (Typical Chat-Tyrants)
- SpeciesOchthoeca rufipectoralis (Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant)
About the Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant
The rufous-breasted chat-tyrant (Ochthoeca rufipectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The rufous-breasted chat-tyrant was formally described in 1837 as Fluvicola rufi-pectoralis.
The rufous-breasted chat-tyrant has these seven subspecies: O. r. poliogastra Salvin & Godman, 1880 O. r. rubicundula Wetmore, 1946 O. r. obfuscata Zimmer, JT, 1942 O. r. rufopectus (Lesson, RP, 1844) O. r. centralis Hellmayr, 1927
O. r. tectricialis Chapman, 1921 O. r. rufipectoralis (D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) However, these assignments are not believed to be final, as there are intermediate forms that have not been extensively documented. The rufous-breasted chat-tyrant is 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 13 g (0.46 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies O. r. rufipectoralis have a sooty brown head with white above the bill that extends into a long wide white supercilium. Their upperparts are brown to sooty brown. Their wings are blackish with faint rufous or cinnamon-buff edges on the secondaries... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant in Podocarpus 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 | |
| 2 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 251 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.