Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant
NameDark-faced Ground-Tyrant
Common NameDark-faced Ground-Tyrant
Scientific NameMuscisaxicola maclovianus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-gray, contrasting with a dark, almost blackish face and crown. The underparts are paler, ranging from whitish to pale gray. Wings and tail are dark brown, often with subtle paler edgings on the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp 'tseep' call and a dry 'churr'. It may also produce a thin, high-pitched 'swee-swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, coastal, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in southern South America, including Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands. During the austral winter, it migrates north to central Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresdark facial mask, brownish-gray upperparts, pale underparts, slender, pointed bill, terrestrial foraging behavior, upright posture when perched
Description
The Dark-faced Ground-Tyrant is a medium-sized flycatcher characterized by its distinctive dark facial mask. It is typically found foraging on the ground in open, often rocky or grassy habitats, frequently perching conspicuously on low structures.
