Southern Antpipit
Corythopis delalandi
The Southern Antpipit (Corythopis delalandi) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 4 countries, weighing about 15 g. The southern antpipit is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the Southern Antpipit
The southern antpipit is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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How to identify it
The southern antpipit is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 14 to 18 g (0.49 to 0.63 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a grayish olive crown, a faint whitish loral spot, and a faint whitish spot behind the eye on an otherwise pale grayish olive face. Their upperparts, wings, and tail are olive. Their chin and throat are creamy white. Their underparts are mostly white with an almost solid black "necklace" on the breast from which black streaks extend along the flanks. The flanks also have a grayish olive wash. Juveniles resemble adults. Voice: The southern antpipit's song is a "very high, short, calm, sweet series 'weeh-rrwee-wurr-wiwi' ('rrr' very short, canary-like trills)".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Southern Antpipit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Southern Antpipit?
- The southern antpipit is 13 to 14 cm (5.1 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 14 to 18 g (0.49 to 0.63 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Southern Antpipit?
- The Southern Antpipit is a small sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a Southern Antpipit?
- The Southern Antpipit occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Southern Antpipit?
- The Southern Antpipit is most easily confused with the Ringed Antpipit.
- Is the Southern Antpipit endangered?
- The Southern Antpipit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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