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Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
Tyranniscus cinereiceps
Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus cinereiceps) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus cinereiceps) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
- Genus Tyranniscus
- Species cinereiceps
Quick facts
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus cinereiceps) is a member of the Tyrannidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Venezuela to Peru.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ashy-headed Tyrannulet live?
The Ashy-headed Tyrannulet is found across South America with a range covering SA Venezuela to Peru.
What family does the Ashy-headed Tyrannulet belong to?
The Ashy-headed Tyrannulet (Tyranniscus cinereiceps) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Ashy-headed Tyrannulet endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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