Gray-capped Tyrannulet
NameGray-capped Tyrannulet
Common NameGray-capped Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias griseocapilla
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinct gray cap, olive-green back and rump, and yellowish-olive wings with two prominent yellowish wing bars. The underparts are whitish, often with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or a rapid, high-pitched 'swee-swee-swee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresgray cap, olive-green back, yellowish wing bars, small size, whitish underparts
Description
A small, active flycatcher characterized by its distinctive gray cap and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often joining mixed-species flocks to hunt insects.
