d'Orbigny's Chat-Tyrant
Named'Orbigny's Chat-Tyrant
Common Named'Orbigny's Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthoeca oenanthoides
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a distinctive gray head with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and dark lores. Its upperparts are grayish-brown, while its underparts are a striking rufous-orange, fading slightly paler on the lower belly. The wings and tail are dark brownish-gray.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include thin, high-pitched 'tseep' notes and sharp 'chip' calls. It also produces a short, simple song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia, through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, extending into northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, gray head, rufous-orange underparts, upright posture, sallying flight
Description
d'Orbigny's Chat-Tyrant is a small, active flycatcher found in the high Andes. It is characterized by its upright posture and habit of sallying from exposed perches to catch insects.
