Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura 👁 67 views Updated 2026-11-01

Guatemalan Tyrannulet (<em>Zimmerius vilissimus</em>) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (<em>Tyrannidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Guatemalan Tyrannulet (Zimmerius vilissimus) is a species of Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura (Tyrannidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zimmerius; binomial: Zimmerius vilissimus; authority: (Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1859).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name from Paltry Tyrannulet to Guatemalan Tyrannulet following Chesser et al. (2020); NACC 2020-C-12.

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