About the Austral Negrito
The austral negrito or Patagonian negrito is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay and has occurred as a vagrant in Peru and on the Falkland Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) |
| Species | Lessonia rufa |
| Species Codes | ausneg1, AUNE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Austral Negrito belong to?
The Austral Negrito (Lessonia rufa) belongs to the Tyrant Flycatchers family (Tyrannidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Austral Negrito?
The austral negrito or Patagonian negrito is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay and has occurred as a vagrant in Peru and on the Falkland Islands....
Where can I report a Austral Negrito sighting?
You can log sightings of Austral Negrito on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausneg1, or on iNaturalist.
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