Juan Fernández Tit-Tyrant
NameJuan Fernández Tit-Tyrant
Common NameJuan Fernández Tit-Tyrant
Scientific NameAnairetes fernandezianus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe Juan Fernández Tit-Tyrant has dark gray upperparts, including a prominent, spiky crest and crown, with a paler gray face. Its underparts are whitish, heavily streaked with dark gray on the breast and flanks. The wings are dark with two faint whitish wing-bars, and the tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid, chattering notes, often ending with a trill or a buzzing quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Juan Fernández Islands (specifically Robinson Crusoe Island and Alejandro Selkirk Island) off the coast of Chile.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, Grayish upperparts, Whitish underparts with dark streaking on breast, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active flycatcher is endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands, known for its distinctive crest and energetic foraging. It typically perches prominently while scanning for insects, often flicking its tail and wings.
