Breeds from south-central Chile (from La Araucanía) and south-western Argentina (from Neuquén and Río Negro) south to Tierra del Fuego; north to central Chile (Coquimbo) in non-breeding season.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Patagonian Tyrant (Colorhamphus parvirostris) [XC52291]
by Felix Vidoz from PN Lanin-Laguna Verde, Neuquen, Argentina (song)
Patagonian Tyrant (Colorhamphus parvirostris) [XC378487]
by Peter Boesman from Vega Los Azules, Los Andes, Regi\u00f3n de Valpara\u00edso, Chile (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Genus sometimes merged with Ochthoeca, to which appears most closely related according to morphological data. Formerly considered by some to be related to Mecocerculus or Elaenia.