Guianan Tyrannulet
NameGuianan Tyrannulet
Common NameGuianan Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias urichi
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Guianan Tyrannulet has a gray crown and nape, contrasting with an olive-green back and yellowish-olive rump. Its underparts are bright yellow, and it exhibits two faint yellowish wing bars on its darker wings. Pale lores are also present.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseet' or 'tsip' call, sometimes delivered in a short series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted area of northeastern Venezuela, primarily found in the humid montane forests of the Paria Peninsula and the Turimiquire Massif.
Identifying Featuressmall size, gray head, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, faint yellowish wing bars
Description
A very small, active flycatcher characterized by its gray head, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of humid montane forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
