Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant
NameMarble-faced Bristle-Tyrant
Common NameMarble-faced Bristle-Tyrant
Scientific NamePogonotriccus ophthalmicus
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. Its head is grey, contrasting with darker grey lores and ear coverts, and features a prominent white eye-ring. The wings are dusky with two distinct yellowish wing bars, and the tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' call, often given in a rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and into Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head with white eye-ring, Olive-green back, Yellowish underparts, Two yellowish wing bars, Small size
Description
The Marble-faced Bristle-Tyrant is a small, active flycatcher found in humid montane forests. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy, often flicking its wings and tail. Its distinctive grey head with a white eye-ring makes it identifiable among other small flycatchers.
