Many-colored Rush Tyrant
NameMany-colored Rush Tyrant
Common NameMany-colored Rush Tyrant
Scientific NameTachuris rubrigastra
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a bright red crown, iridescent blue face and nape, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. Their wings are blackish with a prominent white bar, and the tail is black. Females are similar but generally slightly duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched, often insect-like trill or a series of thin, reedy notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'trrr-trrr-trrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, inhabiting marshy lowlands and reedbeds.
Identifying Featuresbright red crown, iridescent blue face, olive-green back, bright yellow underparts, prominent white wing bar, small size
Description
A small, vibrantly colored flycatcher known for its striking plumage. It typically inhabits dense reedbeds and marshy areas, often perching conspicuously on emergent vegetation while foraging for insects.
