Golden-faced Tyrannulet
NameGolden-faced Tyrannulet
Common NameGolden-faced Tyrannulet
Scientific NameMecocerculus leucophrys
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures olive-green upperparts, a striking bright yellow face and supercilium, and pale whitish underparts. Its dark wings are marked with two distinct yellowish wing bars.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series, and sometimes a short, descending trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeDistributed throughout the Andes mountains, from Venezuela and Colombia, south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, reaching northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresyellow face, olive-green back, pale underparts, two yellowish wing bars, small size
Description
A small and active flycatcher, the Golden-faced Tyrannulet is typically found in the understory and mid-story of montane forests. It forages primarily by gleaning insects from foliage and making short aerial sallies to catch prey in flight.
