Atlantic Royal Flycatcher
Onychorhynchus swainsoni
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Tyrannidae
About
The Atlantic royal flycatcher is a passerine bird that most taxonomic systems place in the Onychorhynchidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.
Fun Fact
After a complicated history (which see here), the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and the Clements taxonomy placed the Atlantic royal flycatcher and the tropical royal flycatcher (O.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in the Atlantic forest of southeastern Brazil, from Bahia State south to northern Santa Catarina State.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change