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Rough-legged Tyrannulet
Acrochordopus burmeisteri
Rough-legged Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus burmeisteri) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Rough-legged Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus burmeisteri) 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 Acrochordopus
- Species burmeisteri
Quick facts
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Rough-legged Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus burmeisteri) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e Paraguay, n Argentina and se Brazil.
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 Rough-legged Tyrannulet live?
The Rough-legged Tyrannulet is found across South America with a range covering SA e Paraguay, n Argentina and se Brazil.
What family does the Rough-legged Tyrannulet belong to?
The Rough-legged Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus burmeisteri) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Rough-legged 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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