Long-tailed Tyrant
NameLong-tailed Tyrant
Common NameLong-tailed Tyrant
Scientific NameColonia colonus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly sooty black to dark brown, with a distinctive white to pale grey crown. The tail is exceptionally long and narrow, terminating in a unique spatulate (paddle-shaped) tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, and often buzzy or trilling calls, sometimes a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil, extending to northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesVery long, spatulate-tipped tail, Dark sooty body, Prominent white crown, Upright posture on perches
Description
This striking flycatcher is characterized by its dark sooty body, prominent white crown, and exceptionally long, spatulate-tipped tail. It is an active insectivore, often observed sallying from exposed perches in forest environments.
