Mouse-colored tyrannulet
Nesotriccus murinus
About the Mouse-colored tyrannulet
The mouse-colored tyrannulet (Nesotriccus murinus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of the tyrant flycatchers family Tyrannidae. It is found from Costa Rica and Panama south to Brazil and northern Argentina. The mouse-colored tyrannulet has sometimes been split into two species, the northern mouse-colored tyrannulet and the southern mouse-colored tyrannulet.
Fun Facts About Mouse-colored tyrannulet
- The mouse-colored tyrannulet (Nesotriccus murinus) is a species of bird in subfamily Elaeniinae of the tyrant flycatchers family Tyrannidae.
- It is found from Costa Rica and Panama south to Brazil and northern Argentina.
- The mouse-colored tyrannulet has sometimes been split into two species, the northern mouse-colored tyrannulet and the southern mouse-colored tyrannulet.
Conservation Status
The Mouse-colored tyrannulet is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Tyrannidae |
| Genus | Nesotriccus |
| Species | Nesotriccus murinus |
Range & Habitat
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