Buff-breasted Tody-Tyrant
NameBuff-breasted Tody-Tyrant
Common NameBuff-breasted Tody-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus mirandae
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with a slightly browner crown. The throat is pale buffy-yellowish, transitioning to a prominent buffy breast and flanks, with a whitish belly. It has faint yellowish wing bars and a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, sharp 'tchip' or 'tew' notes, often delivered in a quick, repetitive burst.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, buffy breast and flanks, pale eye-ring, short, straight bill
Description
The Buff-breasted Tody-Tyrant is a very small, active flycatcher found in the understory of humid forests. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and distinctive buffy breast and flanks, foraging for insects with quick movements.
