Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher
NameBlack-headed Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameBlack-headed Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTodirostrum nigriceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. The wings are dark with yellow edgings, and the tail is short and dark. The bill is relatively short and pointed.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, sharp 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call, often repeated rapidly. It also produces a series of short, buzzy notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica and Panama south through Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black head, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, active foraging
Description
The Black-headed Tody-Flycatcher is a very small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive black head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often flicking its tail and wings as it gleans insects from foliage.
