Pale-tipped Tyrannulet
NamePale-tipped Tyrannulet
Common NamePale-tipped Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhaeomyias murina
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown crown and upperparts, prominent pale eye-ring, and dusky lores. Underparts are pale yellow, brightest on the belly, fading to whitish on the throat. Wings are dusky with two pale yellowish or whitish wing bars. Tail is dusky.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'peep' or 'swee' call, sometimes a series of short, sharp notes, often described as a soft, rising 'swee-swee-swee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of South America, from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas south through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, also found in parts of Central America (Panama).
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-brown upperparts, yellowish underparts, prominent pale eye-ring, two pale wing bars, upright posture
Description
This small, drab flycatcher is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinct pale eye-ring. It typically perches upright in shrubs and trees, sallying out to catch insects in flight or gleaning them from foliage.
