Piura Chat-Tyrant
NamePiura Chat-Tyrant
Common NamePiura Chat-Tyrant
Scientific NameOchthoeca piurae
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis species features a dark, almost blackish crown, contrasted by a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe). The lores are dark, and the throat and breast are gray, fading to a rufous-brown on the flanks and lower belly. The back is dark brown, and the dark wings display two distinct white wing bars. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of thin, high-pitched notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' with slight variations in tempo and pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Andes in northern Peru, primarily in the departments of Piura and Cajamarca.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark cap, gray throat and breast, rufous flanks, two white wing bars
Description
The Piura Chat-Tyrant is a small, active flycatcher typically found in montane forest undergrowth. It often perches upright, scanning for insects, and makes short sallies to catch prey. This species is endemic to a specific region of the Peruvian Andes.
