Fire-eyed Diucon
NameFire-eyed Diucon
Common NameFire-eyed Diucon
Scientific NamePyrope diucon
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are slate-gray, with a slightly darker gray head. The throat and breast are pale gray, transitioning to white on the belly and undertail coverts. Wings and tail are dark gray. The most distinctive feature is the bright, fiery red iris.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-tee-tee' or 'diu-con', sometimes with a slightly buzzy quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, primarily in central Chile and western Argentina, with some populations migrating north during the austral winter.
Identifying Featuresbright red eyes, overall gray plumage, white belly and undertail coverts, upright flycatcher posture
Description
The Fire-eyed Diucon is a medium-sized tyrant flycatcher characterized by its striking bright red eyes. Its plumage is generally gray, with a paler underside, and it is often observed perching prominently in open woodlands and shrublands.
