Austral Negrito

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 162 views Updated 2026-11-01

Austral Negrito (<em>Lessonia rufa</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lessonia; binomial: Lessonia rufa; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change name of Lessonia rufa to Austral Negrito (Ridgely & Tudor 1994; SACC).

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