Ochre-naped Ground-Tyrant
NameOchre-naped Ground-Tyrant
Common NameOchre-naped Ground-Tyrant
Scientific NameMuscisaxicola flavinucha
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a darker mask extending through the eye and a pale supercilium. The underparts are whitish, and a prominent ochre patch is visible on the nape. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of simple, short, sharp notes, often described as a soft 'pip' or a series of similar sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, from southern Peru through Bolivia and Chile, extending into Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesOchre patch on nape, Grayish-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Dark eye mask with pale supercilium, Terrestrial foraging behavior
Description
This medium-sized ground-tyrant is characterized by its terrestrial foraging behavior in high-altitude environments. It has a distinctive ochre patch on its nape, contrasting with its otherwise subdued plumage.
