Brown-capped Tyrannulet
NameBrown-capped Tyrannulet
Common NameBrown-capped Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias brunneiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent brown cap, a white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark eye-stripe. Its upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellowish underparts and a yellowish throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, from northern Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBrown cap, White supercilium, Yellowish underparts, Small size, Olive-green back
Description
The Brown-capped Tyrannulet is a very small flycatcher characterized by its distinctive brown cap and yellowish underparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and subcanopy of humid montane forests.
