Atlantic Royal Flycatcher

Onychorhynchus swainsoni

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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