Johnson's Tody-Flycatcher
NameJohnson's Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameJohnson's Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus johnsoni
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a striking red crown, a greyish-white supercilium, and blackish lores. The back is olive-green, while the underparts are bright yellow. Wings are blackish with two prominent white wing-bars, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered rapidly as 'tchip-tchip-tchip-tchip' or a slightly more complex 'tchip-tchip-tchew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the eastern Andes of Peru, primarily found in the departments of San Martín, Huánuco, and Pasco, typically at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown, Olive-green back, Yellow underparts, Two white wing-bars, Small size, Typical flycatcher posture
Description
This small, colorful flycatcher is characterized by its vibrant red crown and olive-green back contrasting with bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of humid montane forests.
