Piratic flycatcher

Legatus leucophaius

The piratic flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius) is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers.

Family: Tyrannidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Piratic flycatcher

About the Piratic flycatcher

The piratic flycatcher (Legatus leucophaius) is a passerine bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though in Uruguay only as a vagrant. It has also occurred several times as a vagrant in the southern United States.

Fun Facts About Piratic flycatcher

  • It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile, though in Uruguay only as a vagrant.

Conservation Status

The Piratic flycatcher is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyTyrannidae
GenusLegatus
SpeciesLegatus leucophaius

Range & Habitat

Range map of Piratic flycatcher

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Related Species

Other species in the Tyrannidae family: