Ruddy tody-flycatcher

The ruddy tody-flycatcher (Poecilotriccus russatus) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae.

Ruddy tody-flycatcher
Ruddy tody-flycatcher (above), illustration by Joseph Smit, 1888
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Dinosauria
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Tyrannidae
Genus: Poecilotriccus
Species:
P. russatus
Binomial name
Poecilotriccus russatus
(Salvin & Godman, 1884)
Synonyms
  • Todirostrum russatum (Salvin & Godman, 1884)
  • Euscarthmus russatus
  • Poecilotriccus russatum
Museum specimen of ruddy tody-flycatcher in collection of AMNH.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

References
  1. BirdLife International (2016). "Poecilotriccus russatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22698979A93711049. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22698979A93711049.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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