Rufous Twistwing

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 401 views Updated 2026-11-01

Rufous Twistwing (<em>Cnipodectes superrufus</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Rufous Twistwing (Cnipodectes superrufus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cnipodectes; binomial: Cnipodectes superrufus; authority: Lane, Servat, Valqui & Lambert, 2007.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Cnipodectes superrufus is a newly described species: Lane et al., 2007 (SACC 297).

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