Ashy-headed Tyrannulet
NameAshy-headed Tyrannulet
Common NameAshy-headed Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias cinereiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are ashy-gray, contrasting with a yellowish face and olive-green upperparts. Its underparts are bright yellow, and the dusky wings feature two distinct yellowish wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, sometimes given in a short, repetitive series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeInhabits the humid montane forests of the Andes, ranging from northern Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru to central Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresashy-gray head, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, yellowish wing-bars, small size
Description
A small flycatcher characterized by its ashy-gray head, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. It actively forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, often associating with mixed-species flocks.
