Black-throated Tody-Tyrant
NameBlack-throated Tody-Tyrant
Common NameBlack-throated Tody-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus granadensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with whitish underparts. It features a prominent blackish throat patch and a pale, often incomplete, eye-ring. The wings and tail are dusky with olive edgings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, sharp notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip', sometimes with a trilled quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically inhabiting montane forests in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Whitish underparts, Blackish throat patch, Pale eye-ring, Upright posture
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It has a distinctive blackish throat patch and a pale eye-ring, typically found foraging for insects in the understory of montane forests.
