Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus] (Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus])

Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus]

Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus] (= Pyrocephalus rubinus obscurus) Gould, J 1839

The vermilion flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family found throughout South America and southern North America. It is a striking exception among the generally drab Tyrannidae due to its vermilion-red coloration. The males have bright red crowns, chests, and underparts, with brownish wings and tails. Females lack the vivid red coloration and can be hard to identify—they may be confused for the Say's phoebe. The vermilion flycatcher's song is a pit pit pit pidddrrrreeedrr, which is variable and important in establishing a territory. Riparian habitats and semi-open environments are preferred. As aerial insectivores, they catch their prey while flying. Their several months-long molt begins in summer. Source: Wikipedia

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Classification

Order:
  Passeriformes
Family:
  Tyrannidae
Genus:
   Pyrocephalus
Scientific:
  Pyrocephalus rubinus obscurus

Original description

Citation:
Gould, J 1839

Reference:
Zool. Voy. Beagle [Darwin] pt9 p.45

Protonym:
Pyrocephalus obscurus

Type locality:
Lima, Peru.

Link:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/124547#page/85/mode/1up

Avibase identifiers

Avibase ID:
7E74FF79908720DE

Avibase ID:
avibase-7E74FF79

Short link:
https://avibase.ca/7E74FF79

Taxonomic Serial Number:
TSN: 712554

Geographic range:

Pyrocephalus rubinus obscurus: western Peru (Lima)
Pyrocephalus rubinus cocachacrae: southwestern Peru (Ica to Tacna) and adjacent northern Chile
Pyrocephalus rubinus major: southeastern Peru (Cusco and Puno)
Pyrocephalus rubinus ardens: northern Peru (Cajamarca, Amazonas, and far eastern Piura)
Pyrocephalus rubinus piurae: Colombia (west of eastern Andes) to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru
Pyrocephalus rubinus mexicanus: arid southwestern Texas to Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz
Pyrocephalus rubinus flammeus: arid southwestern USA to Baja California and northwestern Mexico (Nayarit)
Pyrocephalus rubinus blatteus: southeastern Mexico (southern Veracruz) to Guatemala and Honduras
Pyrocephalus rubinus pinicola: lowland pine savanna of northeastern Nicaragua
Pyrocephalus rubinus saturatus: northeastern Colombia to northern Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil
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Source: Clements checklist

English:
Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus]
French:
Moucherolle vermillon [obscurus]
Japanese (romaji):
benitairanchou (obscurus guru-pu)
Japanese:
ベニタイランチョウ (obscurus グループ)
Dutch:
Rode Tiran

Authorities recognizing this taxonomic concept:

Avibase taxonomic concepts (current): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 2023 (May 2023): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 2024 (Oct 2024): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 03 (March 2015): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 04 (Aug 2016): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus, mexicanus or saturatus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 05 (Jan 2017): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus, mexicanus or saturatus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 06 (Feb 2018): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus, mexicanus or saturatus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 07 (Feb 2020): Vermilion Flycatcher [obscurus] ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus, mexicanus or saturatus])
Avibase taxonomic concepts v. 08 (Feb 2021): Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 1]
eBird version 1.55: Vermilion Flycatcher (Vermilion) ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus Group]) [version 1]
eBird version 2015: Vermilion Flycatcher (obscurus Group) ( Pyrocephalus rubinus [obscurus Group]) [version 1]
IOC World Bird Names, version 7.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 7.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 7.3: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 8.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 8.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 9.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 9.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 10.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 10.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 11.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 11.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 12.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 12.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 13.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 13.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 14.1: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]
IOC World Bird Names, version 14.2: Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus obscurus) [version 2]

Taxonomic status:

Species status: subspecies group (sometimes a species)

This taxon is a subspecies of Pyrocephalus rubinus

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