Crested Doradito
NameCrested Doradito
Common NameCrested Doradito
Scientific NamePseudocolopteryx sclateri
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsBright yellow throat and underparts, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts that show darker streaking on the back and wings. The crown is dark, featuring a prominent, often spiky, erectile crest. It has a dark bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, buzzing notes, often described as a "tzzzz-tzzzz-tzzzz" or a rapid, trilling "trrr-trrr-trrr" sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, breeding in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil, with some populations migrating north in winter.
Identifying Featuresprominent erectile crest, bright yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts, small size, dark bill, wetland habitat
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-brown upperparts, and a distinctive erectile crest. It typically inhabits dense reedbeds and marshy vegetation, often perching conspicuously on emergent stalks.
