Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant
NameLesser Wagtail-Tyrant
Common NameLesser Wagtail-Tyrant
Scientific NameStigmatura napensis
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts, whitish throat, and pale yellowish belly. It has two faint pale wing-bars on dark wings and a dark tail with conspicuous white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin "tseeep" or "sweeet" note, often repeated. It can also give a rapid series of "chip" notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, long, constantly wagging tail, olive-brown upperparts, pale yellowish belly, two pale wing-bars, white outer tail feathers
Description
A small, active flycatcher known for its constantly wagging, relatively long tail. It forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often near water, gleaning insects from foliage.
