Rufous-sided Scrub Tyrant

Overview

Rufous-sided Scrub Tyrant (Euscarthmus rufomarginatus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Euscarthmus; binomial: Euscarthmus rufomarginatus; authority: (Pelzeln, 1868).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes savannophilus (Fitzpatrick 2004). Change of English name from Rufous-sided Pygmy Tyrant to Rufous-sided Scrub Tyrant follows SACC 916.