Gray-headed Tody-Flycatcher
NameGray-headed Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameGray-headed Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NameTodirostrum poliocephalum
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a gray head with a prominent black cap, bright yellow underparts, and an olive-green back. Its wings are dark with yellow edging, and it has a striking yellow eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a sharp, high-pitched 'tchip' or 'chip' note, often repeated, and sometimes a short, rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting humid lowland forests and forest edges.
Identifying Featuressmall size, gray head with black cap, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, prominent yellow eye-ring
Description
This tiny, active flycatcher is characterized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, and distinctive gray head with a black cap. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of forests, often flicking its tail and wings while searching for insects.
