The
Fire-eyed Diucon (
Xolmis pyrope) is a
passerine bird of
South America belonging to the
tyrant flycatcher family Tyrannidae. It is usually placed with the monjitas in the
genus Xolmis but was sometimes placed in its own genus
Pyrope in the past.
It is 19-21 cm long. The upperparts are mainly plain grey. The underparts are pale grey with white throat and undertail-coverts. The eyes are bright coral-red, for which the bird is named.
It is found in central and southern Chile, southwestern Argentina, and Tierra del Fuego. Vagrant birds have occurred just eastwards of Tierra del Fuego in the Falkland Islands.
References
- Jaramillo, Alvaro; Burke, Peter & Beadle, David (2003) Field Guide to the Birds of Chile, Christopher Helm, London.
- Woods, Robin W. (1988) Guide to Birds of the Falkland Islands, Anthony Nelson, Oswestry.
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