Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher
NameOchre-faced Tody-Flycatcher
Common NameOchre-faced Tody-Flycatcher
Scientific NamePoecilotriccus plumbeiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark slate-gray crown, prominent ochre-yellow face and supercilium, and olive-green upperparts. Its wings are dusky with two yellowish wing-bars, and the underparts are pale grayish, contrasting with a reddish-brown iris.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, high-pitched notes, often described as a 'tseet' or 'chip' call, which can sometimes be delivered as a rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesOchre-yellow face, Dark slate-gray crown, Small size, Olive-green back, Two yellowish wing-bars
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its distinctive ochre-yellow face and dark crown. It typically forages in the understory of humid montane forests, often flicking its tail as it moves through the vegetation.
