Spectacled Tyrannulet
Spectacled Tyrannulet (<em>Zimmerius improbus</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Spectacled Tyrannulet (Zimmerius improbus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Zimmerius; binomial: Zimmerius improbus; authority: (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1871).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Zimmerius improbus is split from Z. vilissimus (Ridgely & Tudor 1994; Hilty 2003; Fitzpatrick 2004; Rheindt et al. 2013; SACC [441], 741). Change (8.2) provisional English name 'Specious' Tyrannulet to Spectacled Tyrannulet (SACC 791).
