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White-fronted Tyrannulet
Acrochordopus zeledoni
White-fronted Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus zeledoni) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The White-fronted Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus zeledoni) is a member of the Tyrannidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and 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 zeledoni
Quick facts
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The White-fronted Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus zeledoni) is a member of the Tyrannidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA Costa Rica to nw SA.
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 White-fronted Tyrannulet live?
The White-fronted Tyrannulet is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA Costa Rica to nw SA.
What family does the White-fronted Tyrannulet belong to?
The White-fronted Tyrannulet (Acrochordopus zeledoni) belongs to the Tyrannidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the White-fronted 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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