Little Ground-Tyrant
NameLittle Ground-Tyrant
Common NameLittle Ground-Tyrant
Scientific NameSyrichtes lutescens
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brownish-olive on the upperparts, with paler whitish-buff underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium and dark lores, with darker brown wings and tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit' calls, often given while in flight or from a low perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in open, grassy and marshy areas from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina, extending into parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab brownish-olive plumage, pale underparts, short tail, upright posture, faint supercilium, insectivorous feeding behavior
Description
A small, drab flycatcher typically found in open, grassy habitats. It often perches low on vegetation or bare branches, making short flights to catch insects. Its inconspicuous plumage helps it blend into its environment.
