Grayish Mourner
NameGrayish Mourner
Common NameGrayish Mourner
Scientific NameRhytipterna simplex
FamilyTityridae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown, slightly paler on the belly. It features a noticeable shaggy crest and a pale or whitish eye-ring. The wings and tail are a slightly darker brown, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a mournful, descending whistle, typically rendered as 'wheee-wheee-wheee-whee-whew'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily within the Amazon basin, extending from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDull grayish-brown plumage, Shaggy crest, Pale eye-ring, Mournful, whistled song, Upright posture
Description
The Grayish Mourner is a medium-sized, rather plain bird with dull grayish-brown plumage and a distinctive shaggy crest. It typically perches upright in the canopy and subcanopy of humid forests, often remaining inconspicuous despite its mournful, whistled calls.
