Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
NameBuff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameBuff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NameHemitriccus diops
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown, buffy-whitish lores and cheeks, and an olive-green back and rump. Its wings are dark with two yellowish wing-bars, and the underparts are pale yellowish-white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid montane and lowland forests.
Identifying Featuresgrey crown, olive-green back, two yellowish wing-bars, small size, buffy-whitish cheeks
Description
The Buff-cheeked Tody-Flycatcher is a small, active passerine bird with a distinctive grey crown and olive-green back. It typically forages in the understory of humid forests, often flicking its tail while searching for insects.
