Image via Macaulay Library
Suiriri Flycatcher
- Scientific name
- Suiriri suiriri
- Family
- Tyrannidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Suiriri Flycatcher (Suiriri suiriri) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family, native to the open woodlands and shrublands of central and southern South America. It was formally described by the French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot in 1818. The species is characterized by its distinct, somewhat understated plumage, which allows it to blend effectively into the scrubby habitats of the Cerrado and the Chaco regions where it primarily forages.
The design of the Suiriri Flycatcher is defined by its rounded wings and a subtly notched tail, anatomical features that are well-suited to its short-distance, erratic flight patterns when hunting insects. Unlike some of its more vibrantly colored relatives, the Suiriri is recognized by taxonomists for its adaptability to varying environments, ranging from semi-arid thickets to more humid gallery forests. Its behavioral patterns and physical morphology have made it a subject of interest for naturalists studying the avian biodiversity of the Southern Cone.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Suiriri Flycatcher
Suiriri Flycatcher is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Suiriri Flycatcher on collecto.rs?
Suiriri Flycatcher doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Suiriri Flycatcher?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Suiriri Flycatcher catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Suiriri Flycatcher is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
