Chico's Tyrannulet

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 222 views Updated 2026-11-01

Chico's Tyrannulet (<em>Zimmerius chicomendesi</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Chico's Tyrannulet (Zimmerius chicomendesi) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zimmerius; binomial: Zimmerius chicomendesi; authority: Whitney, Schunck, Rêgo, MA & Silveira, 2013.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Chico's Tyrannulet is a newly described species with an extremely localized distribution: Whitney et al., 2013 (SACC 698).

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