Cinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant
NameCinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant
Common NameCinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus cinnamomeipectus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has a brownish crown and face, olive-green upperparts, and a distinctive cinnamon-rufous breast. Its throat is pale, and the belly is yellowish, contrasting with the breast coloration.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched notes, often delivered rapidly, or a short, trilling call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in southern Peru and Bolivia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, brownish head, cinnamon-rufous breast, yellowish belly, olive-green back, active foraging in understory
Description
The Cinnamon-breasted Tody-Tyrant is a small, inconspicuous flycatcher found in humid montane forests. It typically forages actively in the understory, gleaning insects from foliage, often alone or in mixed-species flocks.
