Listen to the lesser wagtail-tyrant
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About the lesser wagtail-tyrant
The lesser wagtail-tyrant is a bird in the family Tyrannidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 10 g.
What does the lesser wagtail-tyrant sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The lesser wagtail-tyrant (Stigmatura napensis) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a lesser wagtail-tyrant sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the lesser wagtail-tyrant on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the lesser wagtail-tyrant endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the lesser wagtail-tyrant as “least concern”.
What family does the lesser wagtail-tyrant belong to?
The lesser wagtail-tyrant (Stigmatura napensis) belongs to the family Tyrannidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Stigmatura napensis - Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant by Niels Krabbe – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1263141 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Lesser wagtail-tyrant – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Nick Athanas – CC BY-SA 2.0