Oustalet's Tyrannulet
NameOustalet's Tyrannulet
Common NameOustalet's Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhylloscartes oustaleti
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a paler yellowish-green throat and belly. It has a faint yellowish eye-ring and dark eyes. The bill is dark, and the legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Overall olive-green plumage, Faint yellowish eye-ring, Active foraging behavior, Tail flicking
Description
The Oustalet's Tyrannulet is a small, active flycatcher characterized by its olive-green plumage. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of humid forests, often flicking its tail as it moves. This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.
