Pied-crested Tit-Tyrant
NamePied-crested Tit-Tyrant
Common NamePied-crested Tit-Tyrant
Scientific NameAnairetes reguloides
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent, spiky white crest, black crown and ear-coverts, and a distinct white supercilium. The back is black with white streaking, wings are black with two white wing-bars, and the underparts are heavily streaked black and white from throat to belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' notes, often incorporating trills and sounding somewhat buzzy.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid coastal and Andean slopes of Peru and northern Chile, typically found in dry scrubland, thorny woodlands, and riparian thickets.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white crest, Black and white streaked plumage, Small size, Black head with white supercilium, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active flycatcher is easily recognized by its striking black and white plumage and prominent white crest. It forages energetically for insects in the arid scrub and dry forests of its South American range, often flicking its tail and wings.
