Buff-throated Tody-Tyrant
NameBuff-throated Tody-Tyrant
Common NameBuff-throated Tody-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus rufigularis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a distinctive buffy throat and pale grayish-white underparts, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a dark bill and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as 'tseet-tseet-tseet' or 'chip-chip-chip', delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountain range, found in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbuffy throat, small size, olive-brown upperparts, pale underparts, inconspicuous behavior, humid montane forest habitat
Description
This small, inconspicuous flycatcher has olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts, distinguished by a buffy throat. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid montane forests, making short sallies to catch insects.
