Brown-capped Redstart
NameBrown-capped Redstart
Common NameBrown-capped Redstart
Scientific NameMyioborus brunniceps
FamilyParulidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent rufous-brown cap, contrasting with grey upperparts (back, wings, and central tail). Its underparts are a vibrant bright yellow from the throat to the undertail coverts. It has a white crescent below the eye and blackish tail feathers with conspicuous white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of thin, high-pitched, sibilant notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' phrases, sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Brown-capped Redstart is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from northern Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into central Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown cap, Grey upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, White outer tail feathers, White crescent below eye, Active, flycatching foraging style
Description
The Brown-capped Redstart is a small, active New World warbler characterized by its distinctive rufous-brown cap. It is an energetic insectivore, often seen fanning its tail while foraging for insects in the understory and mid-canopy of montane forests.
