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Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant

Pogonotriccus paulista

Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant (Pogonotriccus paulista) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.

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The Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant (Pogonotriccus paulista) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in South America.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers, Calyptura
  4. Genus Pogonotriccus
  5. Species paulista

Where it lives

Eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil

Quick facts

Family
Tyrannidae

Biology & behaviour

The Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant (Pogonotriccus paulista) is a species of bird in the family Tyrant flycatchers, calyptura (Tyrannidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its breeding range covers SA e Paraguay, ne Argentina and se Brazil.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Sao Paulo Bristle Tyrant — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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