Austral Negrito

Lessonia rufa

Least Concern

The Austral Negrito is a tyrant flycatcher of Patagonian steppe and temperate southern South America. It feeds mostly on insects captured by quick sallies, gleaning, or ground pounces, with some species also taking fruit. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact habitat, connected woodland, and healthy insect populations remain important locally.

Family

Tyrannidae

Group

Tyrant Flycatchers

Range

Austral Negrito Range — Patagonian steppe and temperate southern South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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