Mistletoe Tyrannulet
NameMistletoe Tyrannulet
Common NameMistletoe Tyrannulet
Scientific NameMecocerculus leucophrys
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsOlive-green crown and upperparts, whitish underparts sometimes with a faint yellowish wash, two prominent yellowish-white wing bars, dark wings and tail, and a subtle pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallA series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a rapid "tsip-tsip-tsip" or "tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee".
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, to northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale underparts, Two yellowish-white wing bars, Active, tail-flicking behavior
Description
A small, active flycatcher found in humid montane forests of the Andes. It has olive-green upperparts and pale underparts, often flicking its tail while foraging for insects.
