Acre Tody-Tyrant
NameAcre Tody-Tyrant
Common NameAcre Tody-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus cohnhafti
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green crown and upperparts, yellowish-white throat and belly, faint dusky streaking on breast, dark bill, and a noticeable pale eye-ring. The flanks and undertail coverts often show a yellowish wash.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, sharp 'chip' notes, which often accelerate into a distinctive trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southwestern Amazon basin, primarily found in Acre state, Brazil, and extending into adjacent areas of southeastern Peru and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale yellowish underparts, Pale eye-ring, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
The Acre Tody-Tyrant is a small, inconspicuous flycatcher of the Amazonian understory. It has olive-green upperparts and pale yellowish underparts, actively foraging for small insects and spiders.
