Buff-throated Tody-tyrant
Hemitriccus rufigularis
The buff-throated tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Tyrannidae
Genus
Hemitriccus
Buff-throated Tody-tyrant belongs to the family Tyrannidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The buff-throated tody-tyrant is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The Buff-throated Tody-tyrant faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in South American montane forests. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the specific elevational zones this species requires. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing environmental pressures.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers dense understory vegetation and secondary growth areas within cloud forest and subtropical montane forest zones.
Threats
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Habitat fragmentation
Limited range and habitat specialization
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Buff-throated Tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus rufigularis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/buff-throated-tody-tyrant