The many-coloured rush tyrant is a small passerine
bird of South America belonging to the tyrant flycatcher family. It is
the only member of the genus Tachuris and its relationships with the
other members of the family are uncertain. It inhabits marshland and
reedbeds around lakes and rivers. It is particularly associated with
stands of Scirpus. The nest is built among plant stems.
Scientific name: Tachuris rubrigastra
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Tachuris
Scientific name: Tachuris rubrigastra
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Tachuris
