Andean Negrito
Lessonia oreas
The Andean Negrito (Lessonia oreas) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 4 countries, weighing about 14 g. The Andean negrito is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Andean Negrito
The Andean negrito is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The Andean negrito is 12.5 to 13 cm (4.9 to 5.1 in) long. Adult males are mostly black with a pale rufous back. The inner webs of their flight feathers are silvery white that makes the wing look pale in flight but are seldom visible at rest. Adult females are smaller than males. They have a mostly blackish brown head and upperparts with a dull rufous back. The inner webs of their flight feathers are sandy brown. Their chin is whitish, their breast and belly sooty with rufous sides on the breast, and their crissum blackish. Juveniles are similar to adult females but much paler overall.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Andean Negrito can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Andean Negrito?
- The Andean negrito is 12.5 to 13 cm (4.9 to 5.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Andean Negrito?
- The Andean Negrito is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see an Andean Negrito?
- The Andean Negrito occurs in 4 countries, including Peru, Chile, Argentina and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to an Andean Negrito?
- The Andean Negrito is most easily confused with the Austral Negrito.
- Is the Andean Negrito endangered?
- The Andean Negrito is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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