Drab Water Tyrant
NameDrab Water Tyrant
Common NameDrab Water Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthornis littoralis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsOverall drab grayish-brown plumage, slightly paler on the belly. Features a noticeable pale supercilium above the eye. Wings are slightly darker brown, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' call, often given while foraging or in flight. Its song is typically a simple, repetitive series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily throughout the Amazon basin and adjacent regions, typically along rivers and streams.
Identifying Featuresdrab grayish-brown plumage, pale supercilium, dark bill and legs, riparian habitat preference, flycatching behavior
Description
A small, unassuming flycatcher, the Drab Water Tyrant is characterized by its muted plumage and preference for riparian habitats. It typically perches on rocks or low branches near water, darting out to catch flying insects.
