White-eyed Attila
Attila bolivianus
The White-eyed Attila (Attila bolivianus) is a rare tyrant flycatcher found in 4 countries, weighing about 40 g. The white-eyed attila or dull-capped attila is a species of bird in the passerine family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.
About the White-eyed Attila
The white-eyed attila or dull-capped attila is a species of bird in the passerine family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The white-eyed attila is 19 to 22 cm (7.5 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 40 to 45 g (1.4 to 1.6 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a grayish rufous-brown head. Their upperparts are mostly rufous-brown with a bright cinnamon-rufous rump and tail. Their wings are mostly rufous-brown with blackish greater coverts and primaries. Their chin is faintly grayish. Their throat and underparts are mostly cinnamon-rufous that is paler on the belly. Subspecies A. b. nattereri is overall darker than the nominate and has a crown tending to sepia. Voice: One description of the white-eyed attila's song is a "slow, rising series of about 10-15 fluted notes, which level out in the 2nd half". Another is "a slow rising series of rising whistles that usually terminates in a lower note, sounding melancholy: wur wer weer wee WEE WEE wurr".
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-eyed Attila?
- The white-eyed attila is 19 to 22 cm (7.5 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 40 to 45 g (1.4 to 1.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-eyed Attila?
- The White-eyed Attila is a small sized bird weighing about 40 g.
- Where can you see a White-eyed Attila?
- The White-eyed Attila occurs in 4 countries, including Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Colombia.
- What birds look similar to a White-eyed Attila?
- The White-eyed Attila is most easily confused with the Rufous-tailed Attila, the Citron-bellied Attila and the Ochraceous Attila.
- Is the White-eyed Attila endangered?
- The White-eyed Attila is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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