Bearded Tachurí
NameBearded Tachurí
Common NameBearded Tachurí
Scientific NamePolystictus pectoralis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-olive, with a pale supercilium and a dark eye-line. The underparts are yellowish-white, often with a buffy wash on the breast and flanks. Wings show two pale wing bars. Males possess a distinctive black malar stripe, giving them their 'bearded' name, which is less prominent or absent in females and immatures.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call and a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in scattered populations across South America, including parts of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Brownish-olive upperparts, Yellowish-white underparts, Two pale wing bars, Pale supercilium, Dark eye-line, Male's black malar stripe (beard)
Description
A very small tyrant flycatcher, the Bearded Tachurí is often found perching low in dense vegetation. It has a relatively short tail and a drab brownish-olive plumage with yellowish underparts.
