Suiriri Flycatcher

Overview

Suiriri Flycatcher (Suiriri suiriri) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Suiriri; binomial: Suiriri suiriri; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Suiriri suiriri from Chaco Suiriri to Suiriri Flycatcher (SACC). Campo Suiriri S. burmeisteri was previously treated as a separate species from Chaco Suiriri S. suiriri, but they are conspecific (Hayes 2001).