Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
NameNorthern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Common NameNorthern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Scientific NameCamptostoma imberbe
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-grayish, becoming browner on the crown, often forming a slight, shaggy crest. Underparts are pale yellowish, brightest on the belly. It lacks distinct wing bars and has a short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often whistled "wee-chee-wee" or "pee-wee-pee" song, and a trilled "trrrrrr" call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States (primarily Arizona and Texas), throughout much of Mexico, and south into Central America.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab olive-gray plumage, pale yellowish belly, slight shaggy crest, short, pointed bill, lack of wing bars, distinctive whistled call
Description
This small, drab flycatcher is characterized by its olive-grayish upperparts and pale yellowish underparts. It often forages actively in arid scrub and woodlands, frequently flicking its tail and exhibiting a slight crest.
