Bolivian Tyrannulet
NameBolivian Tyrannulet
Common NameBolivian Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias bolivianus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grayish-olive crown and back, with a faint pale supercilium above the eye. The underparts are whitish to pale yellowish, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. Its wings are dusky with two faint yellowish wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, thin notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tew-tew-tew' with variations. Calls are typically simple, high-pitched 'tseet' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of central and southern Peru and western Bolivia, typically inhabiting humid montane forests and cloud forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab grayish-olive and pale yellowish plumage, faint pale supercilium, two faint yellowish wing-bars, active foraging in forest canopy/mid-story
Description
A small, active flycatcher typically found in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests. It forages for insects by gleaning them from foliage, often moving quickly through branches. This species is generally inconspicuous due to its small size and drab plumage.
