Plain Tyrannulet
NamePlain Tyrannulet
Common NamePlain Tyrannulet
Scientific NamePhyllomyias griseiceps
FamilyTyrannidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThe Plain Tyrannulet has a gray crown and nape, olive-green back, and a yellowish-white throat and breast that transitions to bright yellow on the belly and undertail coverts. It features two prominent yellowish-white wing bars on its dark wings and a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'swee' notes, sometimes delivered in a rapid, short series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, with a discontinuous range including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Gray head, Olive-green back, Bright yellow belly, Two distinct yellowish wing bars, Faint pale eye-ring
Description
This small, active flycatcher is characterized by its grayish head, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of humid forests, often moving quickly through the foliage.
