Buff-banded Tyrannulet
NameBuff-banded Tyrannulet
Common NameBuff-banded Tyrannulet
Scientific NameMecocerculus hellmayri
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsIt has a grayish crown and nape, olive-green back, and yellowish-white underparts. The dark wings feature two prominent buffy-yellow wing-bars, and a subtle pale supercilium is often present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin notes, often described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'psit-psit-psit' series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grayish head, olive-green back, yellowish underparts, two prominent buff wing-bars, thin bill
Description
A small, active flycatcher typically found in montane forests. It forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy, often flicking its wings and tail while searching for prey.
