Fork-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
NameFork-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
Common NameFork-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant
Scientific NameHemitriccus furcatus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsIt has an olive-brown crown and upperparts, a grayish throat and breast, and a whitish belly. A pale yellow eye-ring is present. The dark tail features prominent white tips on the outer rectrices, creating a forked appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, primarily found within the Atlantic Forest biome.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-brown upperparts, grayish breast, whitish belly, pale eye-ring, dark tail with white tips on outer feathers, forked tail appearance
Description
This small, active flycatcher inhabits the understory and mid-story of humid forests. It is often observed foraging for insects, frequently flicking its distinctive tail.
